1) In my opinion Glenna is more likely to succeed in writing a good scholarship essay. Through Mr. Smith Glenna actually enjoyed her writing class and was able to explore different styles for expressing her feelings. Instead of always having to handwrite long papers Mr. Smith improved students motivation by introducing new technology to the class. He showed Students via the storyboard how to organize material and enhanced students creativity with the help of Window Moviemaker and them creating their own stories. He gave students a way to connect on a different level with the material as well as prepared them for their later careers by introducing technology to the classroom. Glenna was actually excited to write her essay after taking Mr. Smiths class and will therefore present a better work in my opinion.
2) As a teacher you must always be aware of the potential of your students. Some may be experts if it comes down to modern technology and others (like myself) may try to avoid the contact with it as much as possible. Know who needs extra help and attention. Create groups for example so peers can help each other out. When using for example a computer lab and showing students a new technology like Window Moviemaker always make sure that you will guide them step by step through the process the very first time. This way everybody should be on the same page and knows what and how to do their tasks. Later on the teacher can help individuals out. If it is a big amount of studentsj in the class I would ask for help from an assistent teacher or someone who knows the technology.
3) Laura did not realize that she was watching "a story" on her iPod. It just wasn't written out but rather acted out (digital storytelling). There are many different ways of telling a story. Telling it, writing it, drawing it, acting it out etc. By watching a television show on her iPod laura, without knowing, might improved her communication skills. I for example watched many many TV shows with english subtitles in order to improve my english. By reading and hearing the words my english got so much better then just by simply reading a book.
4) One of the most common ways digital stories are shared is probably through email. Everyday you type an email either to your professors or boss (professional) or friends. Other then I can think of: Twitter, Blogs, Wikis, Videos, Slideshows, Albums, Podcasts etc. We use so many of them on a daily basis without really recognizing it to communicate with others, to tell them stories about our days, lifes, plans, careers and go on.
5) By infusing technology and writing Mr. Smith brought a differnt way of learning into the classroom. He made learning more fun! When students posted their work on YouTube and read, comment and critique classmates he improved their reading, writing and critical thinking skills. They discoverd writing on a new level. Instead of just writing something down on paper they could actually evaluate peers work and like said in the case study learned more about their peers. They were included in the process of figuring out what was done good and was done badly. Like Glenna said: "I understand it - its meaning, its purpose, the author's voice.." She actually "felt" what was written and not just read it. Glenna found a new perspective to look at literauture and can emphazise with the story that is told and therefore in engaged and motivated in the process of reading it.
6) Laura would have learned to look at litetature from a different perspective. Through technology she might would have discoverd the meaning behind stories and enjoyed reading them more. She may have learned like Glenna that she can express her thoughts and share them with other in many differnts ways and levels.
pg.7) I really like the idea of creating digital Stories on for example Windows Moviemaker because students improve so many skills (crativity, writing, reading, technology etc). They are activley involved in the process of creating their stories see litetarue form a different angle (like Glenna does now).
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