Digital Storytelling

Hurricanes

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In a modern classroom, digital storytelling is sure to be a big hit! When students get bored with reading print, it is a good idea to switch to technology, to shake things up a bit. Digital storytelling can be as simple as a powerpoint presentation, or as elaborate as a digital treasure hunt. It is a change of pace that can really get your students involved in their learning.

The theories behind digital storytelling include greater participation by all students. Some students will not read in front of the class, but when given the opportunity to read into a microphone, without all eyes on them, they can participate without being in the spotlight. Digital storytelling also appeals to visual learners, and those who have problems with letters, such as those with dyslexia. Digital storytelling uses lots of other types of media, including video, images, and audio. Several avenues of information appeals to several types of learners.

My unit on forces of nature can easily include multiple forms of digital storytelling. The first portion of my unit includes many photos, which really helps tell the story of how devastating a hurricane can be. My slideshare has very little words, because I intend the pictures to be discussion starters. The affects of a hurricane are hard to write about without getting very wordy. However, it would be much easier to convey the information through pictures and discussions.

I can envision adding video to the slideshare. It would be a great way to "experience" a hurricane, without having to experience a hurricane. As a way to incorporate fun and games into the presentation, I can imagine having a hurricane tracking map on the screen, and using a laser pointer to track the path of a hurricane. The possibilities are endless!