Digital storytelling is a way for students to work in a group on a project not just using technology but using their creativity first. The process of digital storytelling starts with gathering idea and creating a story; working through the steps of telling the story. Putting thoughts onto the storyboard then positioning them in an order to show the beginning, middle and the end. Once the story is laid out the students can work on taking video for the story. The students will work together directing, editing and preparing video to fit into their story. Technology will assist the students when preparing their video into their story; they can put audio with music or narration. Using digital storytelling in the classroom will work great as part of an English class but also incorporate any other subject matter as well as teaching students to work together and learn from one another.
The tools that were discussed in the textbook refer to using visual tools since mathematics is such an abstract field of study. There are various sites mentioned in the textbook Wolfram is a great website not only for higher education but also from lower grades.
I believe it is possible to learn from TV. El Paso Community College has a cable channel and they will do math lessons TV; they take phone calls and email request with various math questions. The instructors teach step by step how to perform the various math problems. It is a great way to go over homework as well as just review for students. My college professor use to teach on the TV classroom show and we asked her if her students in her high school class viewed her show. She said they did and they also had a set schedule for reviews on the TV before testing. It is a very unique way for students to get even more assistance.
That's a neat thing you mentioned about EPCC.. That is a good way to integrate technology into a math class and Ive never heard of that. I agree with all your points that you've made because it is a way students can learn to work together and be creative.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a great class to watch on TV. There are a few other classes besides the math classes. It is so interesting to see another teacher describe the steps to a problem; it isn't always the same as how your instructor may have presented it but it gives you a new approach. It can truly keep a student interested but also give them a chance to learn a different technique; one that works better for them. Not everyone learns the same way when given an opportunity to see another instructor explain a problem maybe it will click for students seeing the method done differently. I might actually miss seeing the EPCC classes/tutoring on TV when I move from El Paso....
ReplyDeleteThat is a great point you made about being able to watch a class through a TV. I would have never thought of that but I know that is does happen and I know people who have enjoyed it and learned from it.
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