7.0_Digital+Storytelling


 * Digital Story Telling**
 * Due: Thursday, January 26 (25% of your final grade)**

In this project, you will learn about the age-old practice of storytelling and use 21st century tools to create your own digital story. You will explore digital storytelling as a way to tell a story, promote cross-cultural understanding and build meaningful connections with others. You may participate in an email exchange(tentative) to discuss the process. you will: 1) develop a story topic 2) write your story 3) create or find appropriate images to support your story 4) share the story and reflect on your work.


 * Quick Write (1. 5 classes)
 * Developing a story topic (1.5 classes)
 * Writing your story (1. 5 classes)
 * Planning and Choosing Images (1 class)
 * Producing digital story (4~5.5 classes) : you should complete your video by January 24th, 2012
 * Share your digital story ( January 25)
 * Reflection/Assessments ( January 26)


 * Quick write (1.5 classes) **
 * 1) What do the words “Digital storytelling” mean to you?


 * 1) In your opinion, what makes an interesting story?


 * 1) You need to watch 17 videos (about 1 minute for each) and respond to the following questions: []


 * Discuss what you thought about the digital stories that you watched. Use the following questions as a guideline.
 * What surprised you in the video?
 * What did you learn from the video? How is your life the same as the students in the video? How is your life different?
 * What made these videos interesting to watch?
 * What else would you have liked to have seen?
 * Is there anything you would add/change to make them better?
 * What else would you have liked to have seen?
 * Is there anything you would add/change to make them better?
 * Is there anything you would add/change to make them better?
 * Is there anything you would add/change to make them better?


 * 1) Research the definition of “Digital storytelling” and compare to what you thought/answered earlier.


 * 1) Discuss what makes a good story? You may research and add your opinion.

List your findings on the classroom wiki- page name “ 7.1 What makes a good story”

< Wednesday, January 11 Thursday, January 12> There are many different types of stories that you can tell. The following is a list of story types that you might want to use for this project. The writing process and the story itself are more important than the actual topic used. • A Day in the Life Story
 * DEVELOPING A STORY TOPIC~WRITING YOUR STORY (1.5 classes) **

• A Relationship Story (a story about someone or something important to you)

• A Tribute Story (a story honoring or remembering someone)

• A Special Place Story (a story about a place)

• A Big Moment Story (a story about an accomplishment, award, challenge, or big game)

• A Small Moment Story (a detailed story about a small moment in your life)

Write the possible story topics that you might be working with: E.g. Small Moment story “Making soup” : “I could tell a story about making my favorite soup. I could talk about all of the different ingredients I use and how it smells when it is cooking. I could tell about how it makes me feel to make it and eat it.”

1. 2.  3  4.  5.  6.  Form the above lists; choose one topic that you would like to work with. Offer a brief explanation and an example, where possible, of this type of story.




 * Writing your story (1.5 classes) **

In this session, you will begin writing on your chosen topic. You will use a graphic organizer to help you structure the story and add details. Keep in mind that the final product (digital story) will be 2-3 minutes in length.

Think it as you are writing a story book. For a Small Moment Story, reading an excerp t from // A Snowy Day // by Keats works well as an example.[]

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 * Once graphic organizers are complete, you will find partners and exchange stories. Partners will peer-edit using the checklist. You need to obtain ** two ** peer editing checklists **

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After the stories are peer-edited, make changes based on feedback. Attach two peer editing checklist with your two story organizers (original and after feedback). You need to hand in these documents with your final digital story.

Answer the following questions:


 * How you felt when writing your story. Was it easy or difficult for you?


 * Are you excited about how your digital story will turn out? Do you think people will be interested in seeing it?




 * Planning and Choosing Images (1.5 class) **

You will use a storyboard to help choose images, objects, and place to film that will enhance the message in your story. Re-read the story you wrote and start planning your ideas. You may find some tips on the storyboard.

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// Here are some tips to keep in mind while you are writing and organizing your story: // Tips for Young Authors by Aaron Shepard Carefully check each word, phrase, sentence, and paragraph. Is it the best you can write? Is it in the right place? Do you need it at all? If not, take it out! Set your story in a place and time that will be interesting or familiar.
 * Style and Tone
 * Setting

After completing your storyboard answer the following questions?


 * Was it difficult or easy to figure out how to use a storyboard? Do you think a storyboard is helpful when creating a digital story? Why or why not?




 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Producing digital story (5 classes) **

Create a 2~3 minute digital story using the information from your previous works-quick write, storyboard, peer editing checklist, etc.

<Wednesday, January 25>


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Share your digital story (1 class) **

Tell your classmate briefly about your digital story. We will watch everyone’s digital stories.

Give one positive feedback and one thing that she/her could improve.

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 * <Thursday, January 26> **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB Demi',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Reflection/Assessments (1 class) **

Reflect on the project by answering the following questions:


 * How do you feel about your final product?
 * What was the hardest part of this project?
 * What was the easiest part for you?
 * What would you do differently if you were to make another digital story?
 * What have you learned by making a digital story and by watching other stories?
 * What did you enjoy the most?

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