EDUC 275 October 4, 2005

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EDUC 275October 4, 2005

• Getting Started Log on to your computer and
  visit http//tech-head.com/dstory.htm Explore
  some of the websites then record at least two
  pieces of information you learned about digital
  storytelling inside your nametag.
• Agenda
• Review standards.
• Explore digital storytelling.
• Start digital storytelling project.

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Review of Standards

• Standards Game
• SC Teaching Standards

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Digital Storytelling

• Dr. Lisa Johnson
• Winthrop University

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Digital Storytelling

• The use of technology to tell meaningful stories.
• Age-old art of storytelling meets creativity of
  innovative technological tools
• Used in advertising and dramatic performances
• Multiple uses in education

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Digital Storytelling

• Lets look at some examples
• An example of your assignment
• Roadtrip to Paradise

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Digital Storytelling

• The Process
• Day One
• Locate a standard appropriate for digital
  storytelling.
• Decide on a story you would like to tell. Review
  the requirements for the project at
  http//coe.winthrop.edu/sprouses/Digital20Storyte
  lling20Project20Requirements.doc
• Take pictures with the digital camera or find
  pictures from the Internet. You may take
  pictures in groups but everyone will tell their
  own story.
• Day Two
• Follow the directions found on the course website
  (http//coe.winthrop.edu/educ275/Digital_STory_Tel
  ling.pdf).
• Include the standard and the activity in your
  PowerPoint Presentation. Save on our T-Share in
  digital_stories folder.

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Digital Storytelling

• Pedagogical Points
• Usefulness in your content area (teaching and
  learning)
• Level of engagement?
• Considerations before using
• Assessment?

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Digital Storytelling

• References and Links
• http//tech-head.com/dstory.htm
• http//www.storycenter.org/
• http//www.dsaweb.org/
• http//www.storycenter.org/understanding.html
• http//www.du.edu/mimcdowe/index_flash.html
• http//ms.cc.sunysb.edu/kgarvin/15reasons/index.h
  tml