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Research Paper Alternatives: Using Digital Storytelling in the Photostory Software to Enrich the Curriculum

Research Paper Alternatives: Using Digital Storytelling in the Photostory Software to Enrich the Curriculum. Rebecca Foster-Faith. What is Digital Storytelling. Using computer based tools to tell stories Use image, text, narration, music, video (or any combination) Focus on content, narrative.

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Research Paper Alternatives: Using Digital Storytelling in the Photostory Software to Enrich the Curriculum

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  1. Research Paper Alternatives: Using Digital Storytelling in the Photostory Software to Enrich the Curriculum Rebecca Foster-Faith

  2. What is Digital Storytelling • Using computer based tools to tell stories • Use image, text, narration, music, video (or any combination) • Focus on content, narrative

  3. Components of a Research Paper • Identify & Cite Sources • Developing Thesis Statement • Examples to Support Thesis • Mechanics (Grammar) • Written mechanics are not part of digital storytelling. Good grammar is still necessary for oral narration.

  4. Components of a Digital Story • Point of View • Dramatic Question • Emotional Content • Gift of Voice • Soundtrack • Economy • Pacing --Center for Digital Storytelling, Berkley, CA

  5. Software/ Web Service Options • 50 Web 2.0 Ways to tell a story including:

  6. Advantages Free or Integrated Focus on content rather than text Still requires research & thesis statement Intuitive drag and drop tools Disadvantages Requires Headset Does not work with Macs Requires good organizational skills to manage content Why Photostory?

  7. Order of Operations • Research topic • Outline/ Storyboard topic • Narration ideas • Image ideas • Research/ Compile images • Source List Citations

  8. Order of Operations • Assemble Photostory • Import & Arrange images • Add Titles & Effects • Customize motion • Add Narration • Add music (Create or Import) • Save & Export

  9. Digital Divide Give students some time in the classroom to begin project (particularly because headsets are needed) Rubric is 70% based on content and research, final output on Photostory not necessary ESL/ELL Direct students to content websites in their own language Language Choice Challenges & Compensations

  10. Literacy Connection • Ability to use language to read, write and speak • For students struggling with writing, final output is less intimidating • Possible use as an alternative for Special Education students • Outlining, research & thesis skills all emphasized • An addition, not a replacement to developing writing skills.

  11. Uses for Photostory - Elementary • Research notable figures • Founding Fathers • Scientific Discoveries • Creative Writing • Career Exploration • “Take our Daughters to work” day • Documenting Artwork

  12. Uses for Photostory – High School • English – Practice Research Skills, Student Choice of Topic. Preliminary to “The Research Paper.” • Math – Engineering & Math or Math Careers • History – Students present both sides of a bill currently under debate on the Senate or House floor • Other ideas

  13. Science/ Living Environment • Using Photostory3 to Enhance Teaching Of Genetics • Project outline • Sample Video • Storyboard to create the video • Blank Storyboard

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