tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post3461762142237040718..comments2024-03-26T23:33:43.000-07:00Comments on wwwatanabe: Digital Storytelling and Stories with the iPadTracy Watanabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-11986368716368725392015-07-20T21:06:39.768-07:002015-07-20T21:06:39.768-07:00I am updating this post since some of the links we...I am updating this post since some of the links were broken. I'm also updating the tools that I'm showcasing. <a href="http://wwwatanabe.blogspot.com/2015/04/creating-in-educreations.html" rel="nofollow">Educreations</a> was one of the tools on the original post. I've taken this one off and replaced it with ShowMe due to some of the changes with the update. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UZSFKvZBByNO3yUN_BAPX2n3GDIOmHJUjUCjyj1Ozp8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for the archived post.Tracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-30692267814693679902014-06-25T23:53:18.080-07:002014-06-25T23:53:18.080-07:00Hi Jaana,
So glad you found my blog! I hope it pr...Hi Jaana,<br /><br />So glad you found my blog! I hope it provides some ideas that will help you. There's so much you can do with only two computers! If at least half of the time is spend with the writing/editing/revising process, then students are often times ready at different times to use the hardware. <br /><br />If your students are working collaboratively in small groups, then that helps with access to the hardware. <br /><br />I've also found that if I spent time investing in my first group or two with the tools, then they became the student-experts to help train the next group(s). If they had questions that the student-experts couldn't answer, then they'd come get me.<br /><br />The beauty of the student-experts is it gives them a reason to learn it beyond creating their own product, but it also gives them a voice and a leadership role. They're using their communication and collaboration skills, while also working with IT skills. At the same time, it frees me up to work on the editing/revising with other students. I am able to discuss voice, word choice, etc. Win-Win!<br /><br />Hope that helps!<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-25183623414498909542014-06-25T17:40:11.311-07:002014-06-25T17:40:11.311-07:00Tracey, just found your bog today! Great resources...Tracey, just found your bog today! Great resources for digital storytelling! I am going to figure out this summer how much of digital storytelling I can do with just two student computers in the room. Excited! Thank you!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-79538611892432915222014-02-11T10:52:52.599-08:002014-02-11T10:52:52.599-08:00Dear Nancy,
As always, I value the insight you sh...Dear Nancy,<br /><br />As always, I value the insight you share. The article, <i><br />Seven Keys to Effective Feedback</i> by Grant Wiggins, goes back to what I know him best for -- <i>Understanding by Design</i> or the Backwards by Design plan -- and start with the end goal in mind. If that end goal is clear, and how it will be assessed is determined, then providing insightful feedback rather than advice will be more likely. So in the context of digital storytelling, defining the goals of the digital story and creating that rubric <b>prior</b> to starting the project is a priority. Furthermore, the goal and rubric must be shared with the students.<br /><br />I appreciate your sharing the "Write About It" Chromebook App. That's one of my upcoming research projects -- finding Apps or sites for digital storytelling/stories with Chromebooks.<br /><br />Thanks again for commenting to continue the discussion.<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-54057141559707916402014-02-09T06:30:33.805-08:002014-02-09T06:30:33.805-08:00Hi Tracy,
Thank you for this extensive post f...Hi Tracy,<br /> Thank you for this extensive post filled with such wonderful resources and suggestions. One particular resource I found especially interesting was the Educational Leadership article on "Feedback". Two things resonated with me: One was the idea of Feedback vs. Advice. And another was this quote: "less teaching and providing more feedback can produce greater learning". I will review this in greater detail, but on the outset it makes me reflect on the type of feedback (or advice) I am sharing with my students. The 7 Keys to Effective Feedback not only applies to digital storytelling but to all areas. <br /><br />Your post also made me think of the various tools that I need to START using. We have access to several Chromebooks throughout the day and the students would love to try using some different tools. <br /><br />One App that is a HUGE favorite with our students is "Write About It". It pairs writing prompts with pictures and varies the writing activity: Write a story, a list, a song etc. Students can even add their own pictures and prompts for others to try! While it is not free, it is definitely worth the $2.99 price tag.<br /><br />Thank you Tracy for providing a thoughtful post that allows me to reflect on my own practice. <br /><br />Best,<br />NancyNancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.com