I started out this assignment thinking about how much fun I was going to have. However, I have quickly realized how much work it is to put the Digital Stories together! I have spent this past week scripting and trying to decide the overall look and feel for my presentation. I will admit, there have been some very frustrating moments! I came into this project with a pretty clear vision of what I wanted to produce, but it's amazing how quickly that can change. After five days of really looking at my script and thinking about the direction I want to go, I finally feel like I am making some progress and will be able to produce the product that I envisioned.
I have been amazed as I looked online at how many projects are produced by students using this type of digital storytelling format. It has been many years since I was in junior high and high school, and I look at these projects and think how amazing they are, and how much fun and creative energy is used by students to create them. It brings a whole new perspective to differentiating the learning experience for students in the classroom. I think students learn so much about their content from a project like this. Plus, like was mentioned in class, there are a high percentage of technology-rich jobs that we will be preparing our students for that haven't even been created yet! Our students are going to need these skills to have a shot at success in their lives. So far, I am loving this project, and I can't wait for the opportunity to create additional digital stories like this in the future.
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