Today we learned that we are going to put together a digital storybook. We saw an example of one and it seems like it would have great appeal to get students interested in any topic. It is similar to a documentary I think, but much more interesting. I have decided to do my topic on Michelangelo. Students in 6th grade social studies study the Renaissance and the arts during that time period. It should be interesting and fun. I found many great resources online, through UEN, for pictures and information on Michelangelo. I am really excited to put my own digital storybook together.
I think the uses of using digital storybooks in the classroom is a huge benefit. Digital storybooks use pictures, some video clips, speaking and music. Having all these types of media within one project would appeal to many more students that just a lecture on a topic. It has the potential to reach those who are visual, auditory and music learners. Though using a digital storybook format to teach or review material, the topic of study would come more alive and excite students. Students could also use the format of digital storybooks to create presentation on material they have learned or studied and present it to the class.
As we further study different tools, I am seeing that there are many opportunities for students to use technology in the classroom all the time and in a variety of ways. It is so exciting!
Friday, September 26, 2008
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