Digital+Stories



Below one will find a PowerPoint in which the details of 21st century skills are discussed. The integration of technology with the general curriculum is also explained. The process for differentiation of gifted learners is also addressed by incorporating the use of digital stories for learning projects. References cited at the end of the presentation are listed as excellent resources for further research.



Digital stories are great tools to use in the classroom since they assist students in synthesizing information learned in a specific lesson. Digital stories require students to use various skills such as: sequencing, analyzing, inferencing, and utilizing technology to support their project. Therefore, as an educator, one can determine that incorporating digital stories into the general curriculum allows for differentiation and higher-level thinking. Digital stories create endless possibilities for the classroom teacher! Below one will find an examples of a digital story, either for a personal or classroom purpose.

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As an educator, one can never stop learning! Technology has made it possible to establish opportunities in the classroom that will captivate students and hook them into learning. Digital stories are just one way to accomplish that goal. Listed below are some websites that offer additional information regarding digital stories and their effectiveness in the classroom. A text that I have found extremely beneficial is //Digital Storytelling in the Classroom// by Jason Ohler, by viewing the book trailer below one can see how this would be a great addition to their teacher library!

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By Geraldine Cardenas

Resources:
[|Digitales] [|Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling] [|Ms. Cardenas' Classroom]

References:
Ohler, J. (2008). //Digital storytelling in the classroom: new media pathways// //to literacy, learning, and creativity//. Corwin Press.

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