Monday, June 9, 2008
Using a VoiceThread in the Classroom
For my VoiceThread, I chose to make a digital story that I would share with my students. At the same time, this digital story is one that any one of my students would be able to create on their own. My digital story is about a region which I find fascinating, the Great Smoky Mountains. I had gone on there on vacation in May, and so I chose to make a digital story about many of the things that you can experience on a trip to this region. Making this story was fun, but I did have a bit of trouble deciding on a topic that I wanted to do. There were so many different options, and choosing how I wanted to go about presenting my story was a challenge. I decided to make my story more informational, because I feel that it would provide a good example to students as to what they can do with a digital story.
I feel that teachers could use digital stories in many different ways. A digital story could be used to present a lesson to students when the teacher is unable to make it to class. Also, a teacher could have students make digital stories and post them on a website so that parents are able to view students work. Another way that a digital story could be used would be by the teacher to present material to the class. This material could be used by students who were absent for the day, or it could even be used by parents so that they can help their children with their homework. When I have my own classroom, I am sure that many other opportunities for using digital stories will arise.
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3 comments:
That was a great video, and I'm ready to go to the mountains. You gave great details that a child or adult could understand. I know personally I've never really thought about going on a trip to the mountains, but after seeing your video it doesn't sound like too bad of an idea.
Elissa,
I really like your idea for your digital story! I also had a hard time deciding on what topic to choose because there are so many options! I find yours very interesting and informative. I have never been to the Great Smoky Mountains, but if I do, I now know what I should do there. Your story really made me want to go there! Also, I like your idea of how teachers can use digital stories to show parents the work of their child. I think this is a great tool for teachers to help keep parents involved with the classroom. Additionally, I like your idea of how teachers can use a digital story to provide absent students with the work they missed. This would allow students to not fall behind in the classroom.
Great job!
Carrie
Elissa,
I liked your digital story! The Smoky Mountains look beautiful. I also loved the idea of using it for students who were absent to catch up. That is a wonderful idea!
Catherine
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