Setting up the story
Tonights ECMP class was very cool; the topic was digital storytelling. The power of technology was evident as we had 2 well known blogosphere gurus, David Jakes and Wesley Fryer participating in our conversation. Both of the gentlemen added some great insights and really reinforced Dean’s teaching. I really learned a lot. I see digital storytelling as a very empowering tool that allows to student to plan, compile and create a meaningful story that is their own. The options are seemingly endless. Digital storytelling is powerful education.
Following class I explored David Jakes site on storytelling. His PhotoStory 3 Screencasts are very good for learning how to get started with this particular program. From there, I viewed his screencasts on flickrstorm that have been posted to teachertube. I definitely foresee myself useing this program with my students because it saves time by directing the searching of images. Students can use it, or teachers can prepare photo sets for student use.
Hi there,
It’s Nicole from you ECMP class. I was wondering if you could explain to me how you included the podcast link…with the voice attachment on each of your entries. Also, rather then putting the complete website, i notice you are able to have a link from a name. Ex: DEAN…. then after clicking on that you take the reader to his page. How is that done?
THanks,
Nicole
Hi Nicole. I found the podcast link through talkr.com, you can see the button on my left menu. It took a bit to figure out, but I think it is a pretty neat tool. As for linking, I see you got that figured out. I just spend a lot of time in the help section and using trial and error.
I agree Kyle Flickerstorm is a super resource for finding and using different pictures. Brian