Character Traits Video

The focus for our video was the different character traits the students learn throughout the year and how they incorporate them in the classroom. We chose to include science and health TEKs in our assignment. The 7 elements of digital storytelling were used to help create this video. A combination of different items were used to make the video. We used PowerPoint, Windows Live Movie Maker, a song from iTunes, and a digital camera. Schools now focus on one character trait each  month and take time to teach students about what they can do to model each one in the classroom and at home.

Storyboards

There is a lot that goes in to creating a digital story. For this assignment we decided to focus on character traits and how they are incorporated in science and health. We developed an activity plan of the TEKs we chose to use for this assignment. Once we completed everything we developed our storyboard. This shows frame by frame what the video will look like. After you have finished these few steps, you are now ready to make a movie.

Digital Storytelling

Before this class I hadn't learned about digital storytelling and had never done a storyboard. Using this in the classroom can be very beneficial to the students and the teacher. It is an interactive way to teach a lesson so that the students can enjoy it. Digital storytelling is a short form of a digital-film making that allows everyday people to share aspects of their life story.

This works with students because they are learning without actually realizing they are. It's not like the boring, typical lecture where the teacher just talks for hours but it a hands on way for the students to get involved. In a special education classroom, the teacher would have to make some modifications but it is still something the students can do.