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Digital Storytelling in the World Language Classroom

Digital Storytelling in the World Language Classroom. Heidi Wheeler Johns Hopkins University hwheeler@jhu.edu. Session Goals. To Learn what digital storytelling is how teachers can quickly and effectively create digital learning assignments

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Digital Storytelling in the World Language Classroom

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  1. Digital Storytelling in the World Language Classroom Heidi Wheeler Johns Hopkins University hwheeler@jhu.edu

  2. Session Goals To Learn • what digital storytelling is • how teachers can quickly and effectively create digital learning assignments • How students benefit from creating digital stories To Brainstorm • On assignments in your curriculum that could be augmented by digital storytelling

  3. What is digital storytelling? “Digital Storytelling is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Digital stories derive their power by weaving images, music, narrative and voice together, thereby giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences, and insights. Tell your story now digitally.”- Leslie Rule, Center for Digital Storytelling

  4. The 7 Elements of DS 1. Point of View • What is the main point of the story and what is the perspective of the author? 2. A Dramatic Question • A key question that keeps the viewer's attention and will be answered by the end of the story. 3. Emotional Content • Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way and connects the story to the audience. 4. The Gift of Your Voice • A way to personalize the story to help the audience understand the context. 5. The Power of the Soundtrack • Music or other sounds that support and embellish the storyline. 6. Economy • Using just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer. 7. Pacing • The rhythm of the story and how slowly or quickly it progresses.

  5. My Priorities for Language Students • Well-written story or essay • Project fits with my curriculum • Opportunity for feedback and correction • Motivation for the project • Individual creation, but with clear limits • Opportunity to share and experience audience feedback

  6. A Good Assignment makes a Good DS • Fairy Tale • Description of a Work of Art • “Ortsbeschreibung” Watch the videos and think about what you like and what you would change video 1video 2video 3

  7. Most Important Part of Digital Storytelling Is the sharing: • Plan an event outside of class. Invite others – friends, parents, teachers, administrators • Serve food • Enjoy watching your students receive well-deserved praise from their peers.

  8. Brainstorming • What excellent writing assignment do you already use in your curriculum that can be augmented by movie-making software. • Or what would be a good project for students at your level of instruction. Think about: age, themes, outside interests of the students, etc.

  9. Wrap up – some missteps that I have made • Not allowing them to use text, as well as voice and music • More time for student feedback (story-circle activity) • More attention to the quality of their audio (volume, for example) • Include a more personal story as an option for them (such as the “Ortsbeschreibung”)

  10. Thank you Further Questions? Please contact me: Heidi Wheeler hwheeler@jhu.edu

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