This document discusses how digital storytelling can be used to engage students with STEM content. It defines digital storytelling as using digital tools to tell a story and lists some benefits, such as encouraging critical thinking and giving students a voice. It then provides examples of different types of stories and outlines the digital storytelling process. Finally, it demonstrates how three specific digital tools - Animoto, Glogster, and VoiceThread - can be used to create digital stories and provides tutorial resources and example story ideas for each tool.

1. STEMulating Student Engagement withDigital StorytellingDay of Discovery  May 7, 2011Tracy Carpentertcarpenter@resstpaul.orgTwitter: carptracy

2. Essential QuestionHow can we engage students with STEM-related content through digital storytelling?

3. Session Resourceshttp://iheartedtech.wikispaces.comCheck out the LiveBinder

4. STEM

5. STEM“STEM Education attempts to transform the typical teacher- centered classroom by encouraging a curriculum that is driven by problem- solving, discovery, exploratory learning, and require students to actively engage a situation in order to find its solution.”- DRPF Consultants, DRPFconsultants.com

6. STEMStudent-centeredCross-curricularCritical thinking across disciplinesOpportunities for PBLExercise the creative process

7. “The 1980’s called. They want their worksheets back.”- unknown #edchat user, Twitter

8. Discovery STEM ResourcesAmazing resources:Video

9. Audio

10. Images

11. Interactive

12. Professional DevelopmentWhat is Digital Storytelling?Using a digital tools to tell a storyOrganizeCreateNarrateStoryboardBrainstormAudioImagesPublish

13. Easy to answer the what and the how.But….WHY?

14. Why should I use digital storytelling? What are thelearning outcomes?

15. Why Digital Storytelling?encourages critical thinkingpromotes collaborationbuilds visual literacygives students a voiceoffers students a chance to contribute, not just consume*Writing trumps technology

16. Blooms DigitalImage: Andrew Churches, edorigami.wikispaces.com

17. Types of StoriesPersonal narrativesRecount or examine historical eventsInform or instruct

18. ProcessFrame Essential QuestionWriteCreateShareBrainstorm

19. Storyboard

20. Script

21. Choose digital tools

22. Add images, audio, video

23. Share

24. Embed

25. Project

26. Publishcite sources

27. Make it work for you!Flexible! Fit your classroomAssess student needsSet goals

28. Digital Storytelling with Web 2.0 Tools

29. Why Web 2.0?UbiquitousAccess for allFiles not localA+ for collaborationParticipatory/SocialFlattens classroom Model behavior….Be the learner you want students to be!

30. Challenges of Web 2.0ConnectivityStudent usernames and passwordsFocus too much on the tool, not the learning

31. Your ResponsibilityKnow the capabilities of Web 2.0Question…. Why this tool? How will this tool enhance learning? What are the learning outcomes?Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

32. Digital Storytellingwith Web 2.0 toolWhat you need…computer/mobile deviceInternet Connectivity

33. Produces videosYou upload contentSuper easy to share Provides teachers an upgraded account

34. Uploadyourcontent*Insert PowerPoint slides by convertingthem to image files

35. Food Chain: The Deciduous Forest

36. IdeasCreate a visual trip through timePublish the designs and diagrams of a car of the futureExplain through illustrations a difficult math conceptDemonstrate how to protect food from bacteria

37. Asuper fast Animoto tutorialCheck out the Wiki for a fabulous (lengthy) tutorial

38. Upload your contentPick your theme

39. Arrange content, add text,spotlight content, reorder

40. Choose your music

41. Customize your video

42. Add title, description

43. Animoto will render your video, thenyou can view

44. Share, embed, download or export

45. Ancient Engineering:Roman Aqueducts

46. Mix it up!digital art + paper art

47. Engineering the Perfect Superhero

48. Interactive posterDrag and drop interfaceUpload images, video, audioOffer teacher portal/class management toolsEasy to share glogs/easy to keep them privateFlash-based

49. IdeasExplore U.S. EcosystemsExamine alternative energy resources Create a virtual zoo exhibitPublish a video diary of plant growth

50. essential questionanswer essential questionstudents explain howthey affect the Chesapeake Bay

51. images link toGoogle Docs

52. Asuper fast Glogster tutorialCheck out the Wiki for a fabulous (lengthy) tutorial

53. name glogupload contenttool set

54. Design your glog wall

55. Add text, graphics

56. Add images, video

57. Save, publish, tag glog

58. Share, embed glog

60. VirtualZooExhibit( Blabberize)GiraffeVideo

61. Upload (like Animoto) collection of mediaEasy narrationEngage in digital discussions through voice, text and drawingsProvides teachers an upgraded accountFlash-based

62. IdeasDiscuss how electricity is generatedExamine why water is essential to life on earthTell how Reduce–Reuse–Recycle-Recover impacts student’s daily lifeNarrate and draw new math concepts

63. Crows – What do you think?

64. Asuper fast VoiceThread tutorialCheck out the Wiki for a fabulous (lengthy) tutorial

65. Upload your content

66. View, reorder content

67. Comment with voice, text or drawing

68. Share, embed, export

69. Remember!Content first, technology secondKeep students at the center of the lessonAsk for help!Make it work for you and your students