Friday, October 24, 2008
Shocking Realization
I didn't think I would ever say this, but after reading the articles for last week and then working on a digital story in class, I miss teaching 5th grade! The thing I liked the most about 5th grade was teaching social studies because we had units and projects that the students were always working on. I realized I miss designing and planning projects for my students. I really want to plan a project for my students using one of these new technology ideas! I know I could plan something for my first graders, but it would be much easier for an upper elementary grade where they are more independent. I'm going to keep trying to find ways to get my first graders integrated with technology, but I guess I just wanted to write this entry to vent a little and admit I miss teaching upper elementary!
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I agree. it is much more challenging to plan lessons for the young ones. It is much easier to plan for students who are at the level where they can actually lead a conversation and are able to perform many actions by their own. However, the product we saw in class of the little girl who reads, was just so cute. it may have taken more energy from who helped her to get to the final product of course...
Hey Sara,
I went to the ITEC conference the other week and they were showing how to create digital stories for younger grades. You could have the kids take digital pictures or drawings and tell a story through a movie. Once the kids have taken the illustrations, you can help them drop them into a moviemaker and then help them record the story. The examples the woman showed were very cool.
I agree Sara. I can't realistically see using digital storytelling in my classroom. It would take so incredibly long to do each step. We wouldnt have enough time in the computer lab either. I see using them more as a way to introduce a topic or to do one as a class. If done as a class, it would be heavy on the teacher side for work involved. Not so sure it is the best way to invest our learning time at school.
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