Everyone Has a Story to Tell: Examining Digital Storytelling in the Classroom

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Behmer, S., Schmidt, D. & Schmidt, J. (2006). Everyone Has a Story to Tell: Examining Digital Storytelling in the Classroom. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 655-662). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2006
Orlando, Florida, USA
March 19, 2006
ISBN 1-880094-58-4
  Caroline M. Crawford, Roger Carlsen, Karen McFerrin, Jerry Price, Roberta Weber & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Authors

Stacy Behmer, Aurora West Community School District, USA; Denise Schmidt, Iowa State University, USA; Jane Schmidt, Maquoketa Community School District, USA

Abstract

Digital storytelling is a valuable tool that engages students in the learning process, develops decision-making skills, fosters real-world connections and encourages students to work collaboratively. This research project examined the process of using digital storytelling with middle school students. Seventh grade students applied researching, reading and writing skills while creating digital stories during a literacy unit. Overall, findings indicated that projects like digital storytelling can successfully measure students' acquisition of targeted literacy skills as defined by school district standards and benchmarks. Recommendations include providing students with extended blocks of time for project work, teaching technology skills within a meaningful context, supporting teachers when using technology, and empowering students during the learning process. Digital storytelling appears to motivate young learners to tell compelling stories to others.

Keywords

• Middle School Education
• Schools
• Students
• Literacy

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