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Using Digital Storytelling to Strengthen Informational
Writing Jean K. Martin
University of West Georgia
Target Audience
Teachers of students in Grades 3-5 Classroom Special Education EIP ESOL
Assumptions regarding Audience … Familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
Know how to move images, sounds, and documents into folders
Have completed in-service on Creating Storyboards or have prior experience
Have completed in-service on Audacity – comfortable recording narration and exporting clips to MP3 files
Learning Objectives Why? Writing & Digital Story Telling
Correlation of two expressive communications media Apply research skills Strengthen communication skills Apply informational writing standards to digital story telling
How? MovieMaker Open a new project Create title slides – beginning and title overlay Import images Import sound Work in both storyboard and timeline views Publish sample
Why Digital Storytelling?
Integrated Information Project
Informational Writing Components
Non-linear Process …
Digital Storytelling
Informational Project Steps
What are the standards?
Informational Writing Standards? (GPS)
Research
Organization
Content of Message
GPS: ELA Informational Writing
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Research f. Uses a variety of resources (encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information on a topic.
g. Draws from more than one source of information such as speakers, books, newspapers, and online materials.
g. Draws from more than one source of information such as speakers, books, newspapers, and online materials.
GPS: ELA Informational WritingGrade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Organization e. Uses organizational structures for conveying information (chronological order, cause and effect, similarities and differences, questions and answers).
c. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to a specific purpose, audience, and context.
c. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to a specific purpose, audience, and context.
GPS: ELA Informational WritingGrade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Content a. Captures a reader’s interest by setting a purpose and developing a point of view. b. Sustains a focused topic. c. Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for the audience and the genre. d. Includes relevant examples, facts, anecdotes, and details.
a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker’s voice, and otherwise developing reader interest. b. Frames a central question about an issue or situation. c. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to a specific purpose, audience, and context. d. Includes appropriate facts and details. e. Excludes extraneous details and inappropriate information. f. Uses a range of appropriate strategies, such as providing facts and details, describing or analyzing the subject, and narrating a relevant anecdote.
a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker’s voice, and otherwise developing reader interest. b. Develops a controlling idea that conveys a perspective on a subject. d. Includes appropriate facts and details. e. Excludes extraneous details and inappropriate information. f. Uses a range of appropriate strategies, such as providing facts and details, describing or analyzing the subject, and narrating a relevant anecdote.
Student Technology Standards?(NETS•S)
1. Creativity and Innovation
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
ISTE® National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS•S)
ISTE® is a registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education.
Digital Storytelling & Informational Writing Reinforce the writing process (pre-writing, drafting,
revising, editing, publishing)
Teach components of informational writing including research using sources outlined in grade-level ELA GPS and understanding of copyright as appropriate
Reinforce the components of effective expressive communication outlined in the grade-level writing standards including organizational structures, communication strategies, focus, and voice
Promote content GPS when selecting research topic (or topics) in science or social studies that is (are) included in that grade’s GPS
And, if it is uses a computer, the kids are engaged …..
Sample Project Demonstration
The White-tailed Deer
Informational Project
Demonstration Student Project Topic: The White Tail Deer of Georgia and Its
Adaptations Standards: Third Grade Science Required information
Research: Habitat Physical appearance Food Life cycle
Examples of how the animal adapted to its environment
Select images (may be provided by teacher)
Role of Storyboard
Organizes plan for presentation
Can be created using paper and pencil
Can be created using Microsoft Word
Sample StoryboardDeer Project Storyboard
Create and Name Project
Open Windows Movie Maker
Opened Windows Movie Maker Program
Open new project
Click “Save Project As” and enter “Whitetailed Deer”
Import Media Into Project
Imported Images now in place
Create Title Image
Add Text
Select Background Color
Select Font Style and Color
Click on “Tools” on top bar
Select “titles and credits”
Select “titles at the beginning” and create opening frame
Open ToolsSelect Titles and Credits
Enter text for title
Additional information in separate box
Select background color for title frame
Click on “color” box
Click on “add title” when selection is made
Select font style and color for title slides
Font style: Comic Sans
Font color: White
Click “Add Title” when complete
Font Style & Size
Font Color
Click “Add Title” when finished
Add First Image
Add title overlay
Add sound clip
Put cursor on first image
Drag image to next frame in storyboard view
Change View From Storyboard To Timeline
Add title to overlay image of deer Select tools “Title overlay on selected clip”
Enter text for title
Click “add title”
Select •Tools•Overlay Title
Place cursor on box to move into positionPlace cursor on end of box to lengthen or shorten
Drag MP3 audio clip under desired image
Adjust position as needed
Drag Sound Clip into place on Audio/Music Line
Publish Movie
Save “Sample 1” Project
Publish “Sample 1” Movie
Play Movie
Move cursor to Top Bar
Click on file
Click “Save Project As” “Sample 1” to publish as a movie
(Project “Whitetailed Deer” is still in project form to continue working on to complete movie)
Immediately after saving “Sample 1”, click “Publish Movie” to this computer
Follow instructions on screen, clicking on “next” as directed
Play movie
Click Here to Begin Sample Movie
Now it’s your turn!
Guided Practice
Now its your turn! Follow Sample Storyboard – printed handout,
or print PDF Open MovieMaker Create new project named “Whitetailed Deer” Follow instructions as demonstrated
Save project as “Whitetailed Deer” Save partial project as “Sample 1” Show instructor Publish movie of “Sample 1” Play movie “Sample 1”
Next steps …. Open “Whitetailed Deer” project
Continue to add frames following storyboard in project “Whitetailed Deer”
Tips for MovieMaker
Windows MovieMaker Project Working Tips:
Work on one computer from start to publishing movie Create an individual Project Folder for each project Move all images and sounds into that folder Save the MovieMaker project in that folder
Project Creation Tips: Complete individual titles and images in storyboard
view Add transitions as desired Add slide title overlays (timeline view) Play clip and adjust timing as needed Add audio last (timeline view) Play clip and adjust timing as needed
Future In-Service Session
Next Session – Learning Objectives Selecting transitions between images Creating the “Credits” frame at the end Selecting music with copyright permission
Activity - Complete “Whitetail Deer” Project
Optional – if “Whitetail Deer” Project complete - bring storyboard, images, and sound to create grade-level example of your choosing and ask questions as resources permit during session
Additional Resources
MovieMaker Resources and Tutorials (including copyright)
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/nisa/moviemaker.htm