Quote: "Ten years ago, a project like this would have been too complex and expensive to be within the reach of most 6th graders. But media-based stories are now everyone's to create. And with the Internet as an international stage, they are everyones to watch and enjoy"
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It kind of makes me feel old to compare how lame the technology was when I was growing up compared to what’s available now. It’s amazing how far we as a society have come in the past ten years. None of the computers I used in middle school had these capabilities. Now we can download an Application, through a wireless internet connection, and create movies and digital stories right from an iPad. When I was in middle school, we had big, clunky computers, and made slides on Power Point.
I think it’s great that we not only have so many great technologies, but that we are utilizing them in the classrooms. Introducing kids at a young age to all of the new gadgets coming out will expand their creative thinking and introduce them to things that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to use. I think it’s important for schools to stay up-to-date on the latest technology as much as possible, not just because it’s “new” or looks cool, but because it’s going to help the students develop a better understanding of the newer stuff. The kids will then feel comfortable learning how to use new technology, and not be intimidated when something new comes out. Hopefully this will help reduce the gap we now have with the older generation, who didn’t grow up with all the technical advancements we have today, and the younger generations.
Resource: http://sites.google.com/site/digitalstorytellingwiththeipad/home
I found this website that goes through the steps of making a digital story from an iPad. It shows you all the Apps you need to download, how much they cost, and how they are used related to digital storytelling. I thought it was pretty cool.
Ohler, Jason. The World of Digital Storytelling. Juneau,AK: 2005. Print.
I think that you made some very valid observations in your blog. I feel that it is critical for our students to use the latest technology in classrooms in order to make sure that we remain competitive in today’s global society. I think that digital storytelling gives students an excellent way to develop the critical thinking skills and the problem solving skills that they will need in the future. Another very good point you make is about making sure that today’s student is comfortable with the use of technology. In today’s world, it is imperative that student’s are exposed to the latest technology and maintain an active role in the use of new technology.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely with this quote, it was between this quote and the one I chose. But yes, I wish we had this kind of technology too when we were younger, children are our future and the classroom activities are getting much better for easier learning. I completely agree that it's helps their creativity. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis quote blows my mind, to think how much technology has progressed in 10 years! To think about another 10 years blows my mind even more. You did a very good job on the points you made, and I wish I could have done something like Digital Storytelling when I was younger.
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