Blog ArchivesMixed Media and Student ChoiceIt is easy to have particular medium in mind when assigning a student project. You may, for example, envisage a PowerPoint or Keynote accompaniment to a student’s oral presentation. This line of thinking makes sense, in that as teachers, we more » A Thoughtful Approach to Teaching Digital CitizenshipDrivers education courses used to include (and sometimes still do) horrifically gory films aimed at scaring young people into being safe behind the wheel. The thought of these videos still bring a shudder to many. Now, there are a lot more » Podcasting to Increase Hands-On Class TimeIn certain content areas, quite a bit of time needs to be dedicated to how-to type explanations. When dealing with short lesson times these necessary instructions use valuable class time which could be used to provide one-on-one support for students more » The Right Message, The Right WayWhen we put technology in the hands of students, especially technology to take home with them, we recognize the responsibility for providing accompanying knowledge and guidelines. But how we do this is just as important as whether or not we more » Digital Storytelling Made Easy: A LT Quick TipThis LT Quick Tip is designed to give you a quick lesson on how digital storytelling can be simplified for younger students and short projects. Remember, digital storytelling should involve Digital Storytelling in the ClassroomJason Ohler’s Digital Storytelling in the Classroom serves as a realistic guide to digital storytelling, providing accompanying resources which alone are worth the purchase price of this book. Ohler assumes nothing, addressing issues such as intimidation by technology and time more » Digital Storytelling is for EveryoneYou hear the word ‘story’ and perhaps immediately think of something juvenile, something only for primary students. However, when well-executed, a unit of study employing a digital narrative component, demands more of students, not less. Students must: Brainstorm Research Script Storyboard Edit more » |