"Let's consider some activities that allow a student to show understanding of a
book and that might be enjoyable. This selection of activities is also intended
to meet the needs of different kinds of learners -- or to contribute to the
development of skills beyond writing. I often allowed students choice in
deciding how they wanted to respond to a book -- they could choose from a list
like the one below."
Welcome to the Stories Come Alive Wiki. Here you will find many ideas for "digital story telling". Put away your paper and pencils and put technology at your fingertips. Your students will become more motivated and more excited about learning when you show them a variety of ways to present their topics or findings. The possibilities are endless.
"Digital Media Scoring Guides
First choose one of the following communication types and then customize your scoring guide by checking ONLY the traits and elements you want to use at this time. Click on each keyword for descriptors. For more detailed information on these scoring guides and further resources, see Overview of Digital Media Scoring Guides. "
Communication skills are critical for today's students. Reading, writing and the ability to tell a story set the stage for success. The Hub, a new TV destination dedicated to bringing kids and families together, is partnering with Discovery Education to support teachers in this important endeavor. Here you'll find inspiration to engage and inspire your budding writers. Meet the artists, editors and writers that bring good stories to life-and watch your students' communication skills soar!
Beginning with email and instant messages and stretching to texting and synchronous video web conferencing, digital dialogue has gradually become a common element of everyday life for today's students-another opportunity to "gather." The kinds of personal relationships shaped on the playground in an earlier era are now developed in MySpace and Facebook. While the format may be different, the purpose remains the same: Our students are crafting identities and are driven to connect.
Share your experiences, discoveries & thoughts in a compelling way. Easily post anything you find interesting, import your web2.0 stuff and share your life online
Video Production is more than a new toy for students. It helps students create work in a new and exciting way. This is a place for serious fun. Kids'Vid is an instructional website to help teachers and students use video production in class to support project-based learning.
You can create your own stories with the historic tale construction kit. With rich text and many categorized pictures, you are able to design and direct them beautifully. You can create as many frames as you want. It is like writing your very own comic strip. You can send it as an ecard or submit it to the gallery.
What is Kerpoof? The answer to that is not so simple. Kerpoof is all about having fun, discovering things, and being creative. Here are just a few ways you can use Kerpoof:
* Make artwork (even if you aren't good at drawing!)
* Make an animated movie (really! it's easy!)
* Earn Koins which you will soon be able to spend in The Kerpoof Store
* Make a printed card, t-shirt, or mug
* Tell a story
* Make a drawing
* Vote on the movies, stories, and drawings that other people have made