https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl Using ideas shared from middle school classrooms (grade 7 ELA & grade 6 Spanish) as examples of digital storytelling projects in the curriculum/district. en-us 2017-07-11 19:53:09 UTC 2017-07-14 21:24:24 UTC hello@padlet.com perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508486 2017-07-11 20:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508486 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508501 2017-07-11 20:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508501 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508571 Combines the tradition of telling stories - whether memoir or relating the story of a fictional or real life person - with digital formats

]]> 2017-07-11 20:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508571 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508619 An opportunity for students to collaborate on a project that easily allows for differentiation no matter what the tool being used is.]]> 2017-07-11 20:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508619 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508684 Give students the opportunity to connect with the subject matter in a way that becomes more personal the more you delve in]]> 2017-07-11 20:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508684 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508733 Students are producing creative content that meets all interest levels since it combines writing, images, music, etc.]]> 2017-07-11 20:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508733 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508846 Gr7 ELA - book trailers, novel character diaries, historical figures interviewed, etc.

Gr6 Spanish - Spanish country interviews (students talking in first person as the country), Biography projects, etc.]]> 2017-07-11 20:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178508846 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509015 Teachers can easily learn new styles and tricks from students as they get more "fancy" with the final project]]> 2017-07-11 20:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509015 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509062 Forces students (and teachers!) to move beyond the traditional research paper and instead, read between the lines more (getting more into the material), and learn how to convey information to a specific audience]]> 2017-07-11 20:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509062 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509106 Many MS and HS students have tried a digital storytelling tool (like Adobe Spark Video) in one class and then used it as an optional format in a different class. They're learning different ways to present information, which is awesome!]]> 2017-07-11 20:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509106 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509255 Students are developing content for an authentic audience that must listen to what is being shared with them through a powerful narrative, images, and music - all of which evoke a certain emotion. ]]> 2017-07-11 20:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509255 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509323 There have been great lessons in ELA classes discussing what "theme" can be related to digital storytelling and how we use music to represent the mood we want the audience to feel/experience. It has to be taught!]]> 2017-07-11 20:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509323 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509409 Mimics the writing process, creating additional opportunities to hone students' craft and voice]]> 2017-07-11 20:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509409 perkinss2 https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509641 With students, I've looked at different examples of digital storytelling (including work of past students) to brainstorm what catches their eye, their heart, and makes them think afterwards. The students really get into it and it helps them, especially since it can feel new depending on the approach to the content.]]> 2017-07-11 20:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/perkinss2/cmwlbjfcpbtl/wish/178509641