DIGITAL STORY TELLING IN THE CLASSROOM

Introduction

In traditional classes we teachers are overwhelmed and overloaded with planning, grading, meetings, requirements, and the like. In spite of our hard work we do not reach the results we want in our students. here we have a very innovative form to make teaching easier  in some way.  

Digital Story Telling is a powerful tool to be used in class. This empowers students to be creative telling their own stories, knowing others through technology. 

We English teachers can benefit from this alternative to transform teaching and learning processes. 

Task

Answer these questions based on a video and a blog you are going to explore.

Can DST give the student a more leading role? How?

what to do for technology to be a helpful tool instead of a source of distraction?

What is the role of the teacher in the process of DST creation?

How can you apply DST in your own class? 

Use this link to write your text.

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Process

First, vist the following blog that shows you some important aspects on DST.

http://cooperativeworkreading.blogspot.com.co/   

Then, watch the video and find how we English teachers can benefit from DST in an EFL environment.

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5yi8R5l9e4]

Write your answers in an text so that your answers make sense and you state your opinion and perspective.

Evaluation

Evalution criteria

Understanding of the topic

The text reflects the concepts explained both in the video and the blog.

30%

Coherence of the text

The text has logical interrelation, order and reflection according to the questions given.

30%

Clarity of the statements

The answers provided in your essay are clear enough and demonstrate you have an informed point of view

20%

Conclusion

It is short and consistent.

20%

Conclusion

 

  • Visit the blog
  • Watch the video 
  • Look for more information ( if you want)
  • Try to consider the application of this tool.
  • Answer the questions based on what you learned

Give yourself the chance to use this tool, make the difference!

But, before...

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Credits