Digital storytelling "creates an opportunity to reflect on life and find deep connections with the subject matter of a course or with an out of class experience, such as a trip abroad" (Educause Learning Initiative). Filmmaking in this way provides our youth with a chance to explore and raise awareness of social issues, counter stereotypes, question social constructs, express their culture, and become an active contributor to digital media.
In todays society it is imperative that we enable students to become instigators and even facilitators of their own learning. Skills that they learn through filmmaking and digital storytelling increase their writing skills, and the technology-rich format gives all students equal voice.
References
7 Things You Should Know About Digital Storytelling. (2007). Educause Learning Initiative.
Reel Works In Schools - Reel Works Teen Filmmaking. (n.d.). Retrieved August 30, 2014.
I agree that it is very important that we as educators assist students in becoming facilitators of their own learning. Digital Technology is a great way to differentiate in the classroom and allow all students to be successful.
ReplyDeleteI like your use of the work "instigators"! The teens in Reel Works are definitely instigators of their own learning! They have done outstanding work identifying problems in their families, homes and communities! Now schools need to provide with opportunities and resources to solve those problems!
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