Digital Writers: Building a Community of Writers using Digital Storytelling
Thank you for attending the Digital Storytelling Made Easy session!
Congratulations on deciding to integrate digital storytelling in your classroom. Please feel free to use this page as a go to resource for my action research project. The goal of this project is to use digital storytelling to develop a school-wide community of writers.
Digital storytelling is any type of digital media utilized to tell a story. As you will see from the many resources, digital storytelling can take many forms--from a digital book to a multimedia video. However, remember the key to digital storytelling is the STORY. Have fun and remember to let your imagination run free!
Room 202 Author's ChairCome check out the student authors of room 202!
Room 202's Storybird Library Room 202's Storyjumper Library Room 202's Class Blog |
Student ExemplarsStoryjumper Exemplars
It's Not Good to Bully Going on an Adventure A Giant Squid in my Cart Playing in Gym Storybird Exemplars The Scary Pirate Sophie Chased a Mouse |
Digital Storytelling Resources
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Why go digital?Below are a collection of research articles and books that guided this project.
Articles A Reflection: Trials in Using DIgital Storytelling with the GIfted Digital Storytelling: Extending the Potential for Struggling Writers Digital Storytelling: How to Get the Best Results Books Misc. ResourcesClassroom Tools Storyboard Worksheet This is a great tool for having students draft their stories before they head to the computer to publish. Other Websites Getting Started with Storyjumper Here is a step by step guide for using Storyjumper. Storybird for Teachers Here is a teacher's guide for using Storybird. Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling This is a fantastic website that gives you a thorough overview of digital storytelling. Web 2.0 Storytelling This Wiki is another great resource to investigate digital storytelling further. |
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Student IT HelpersAre you in need of an IT helper for your writer's workshop?
Complete the Questions/Concerns form to request a helper. Remember to write what time and if you would like a particular IT helper. IT helpers are 2nd graders from room 202 who are proficient in digital storytelling using Storybird and Storyjumper. They can help you and your students start off on the digital storytelling track. Best of all, you don't have to wait on hold for an hour! |