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Any ideas for a topic?--Ruth

This week has been nuts....once my head clears I will post some ideas this weekend :)

One topic I'd be very interested in would be digital storytelling and/or publishing digital stories.Also, here is a link to the article I read for this week's assignment. Scroll down to her list of essential skills for teacher librarians.There are a LOT of things I am not familiar with, so many of the items on this list would be of interest to me.--Ruth http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/printissuecurrentissue/888448-427/fully_loaded_outfitting_a_teacher.html.csp

Anne-Feb14 Good article Ruth--thanks for sharing! I am very open to anything and would certainly be interested in digital storytelling. I teach a computer apps class and have always wanted to do a project such in digital storytelling with my students. Are you thinking of using any particular tool? Given the fact that we have to have an outline along with our topic on Monday, we probably need to decide on a topic pretty quickly...thanks for starting the page for us:-)

Ruth--Feb. 15---some rambling ideas We have to have an outline too? I guess I missed that instruction. No, I didn't have any particular tool in mind. It's an hour presentation, so perhaps comparing a couple of different tools would work. Perhaps two of us could give overviews of storytelling tools and two of us could explain different publishing tools. Ten minutes each, a summary/comparison chart and then some time at the end for the discussion. Not sure if our presentation time includes the discussion, or if the presentation is supposed to take an hour followed by class discussion. Or perhaps one person spends 10-15 on the benefits of digital storytelling/related research, one person compares a couple of storytelling programs, one person gives benefits/research of publishing to authentic audiences, and one person compares publishing programs. It seems like a lot for one presentation, but an hour is a long time....unless we give an interactive presentation and teach our learners how to use one program. We could think of this as an introductory presentation to give to teachers who want to try digital storytelling...but we could introduce just one program and walk them through how to use it...after we explain the researched benefits.

Angie--Feb. 17 I apologize ladies I haven't been on. HUGE internet problems!!! Hopefully my cable company has gotten everything taken care of so I can be back with the world of technology. I LOVE the idea of digital story telling. I like the idea of having it be interactive. I think that if our learners are able to use a program they would find it beneficial.

Christi-Feb. 17th. LOVE digital storytelling. Sounds like that one is a go?

Anne-Feb 17th Anyone have any tools in particular that they use/like?

Ruth--Feb. 18th I have not used any of the tools recommended in the above article link. I looked briefly at a couple of them. Anne and Christi, do you like the idea of choosing one program and teaching how to use it? Or would you rather do a comparative presentation? We have to have an outline by tomorrow. I ADDED AN OUTLINE SUGGESTION AS A DISCUSSION POST AS PER THE ABOVE COMMENTS. PLEASE REVIEW/REVISE/REWRITE OR SUGGEST AN ALTERNATIVE.

Angie--Feb. 18th The outline looks fantastic! It looks like a go to me. This is going to be a great project. I love it!

Christi-Feb 18th I think comparative is the route to go. This would give people a wider scope. I do not see an outline to be added to on here or on D2L? Ruth--Feb. 19th I posted the outline as a discussion post, up above. I'm not sure how to efficiently use this site. The discussion post button is next to the edit button.

Anne-Feb 19th Thanks for posting the outline Ruth--it looks great! I would like to volunteer to present/teach Xtranormal. I am learning it (along with my class) right now and it is so fun! I have an educator's account ($$$) so I have a few more functions than the free account does :-)

Christi-Feb. 19 Roles: P1-Angie P2-Ruth and Christi P3 and P4-Annef Handouts-Christi

I created a Livebinder with links I've found. I'm very new to Livebinders, but I saved this one as Public so I think that you can see it if you have an account (which is free). http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=803523&backurl=/shelf/my Let me know if you are able to access the site.

Christi-Feb. 25th I will have a Livebinder going by 9:00 tonight with articles related to lessons for Media Specialists, as well as others. I will also have a preliminary handout for your editing very soon.

Here it is: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=809761 Thanks for the tool Ruth!

Anne....I have attempted to get your e-mail from D2L and Laurie with no luck. The group would like to meet at 6:00 on Monday...does that work for you?

e-mails: christimarie06@hotmail.com Ruth: thru1301@stcloudstate.edu Angie: my e-mail is: lian1201@stcloudstate.edu Anne: caan1002@stcloudstate.edu

Sorry Christi--I did not get a notification that the wiki had been updated--weird because I checked my settings and they are correct. Nevertheless, I couldn't have attended anyway at that time--I have class from 6-9pm. Couple of things: I will be out of the country from Sat 9th -Sat 16th so I can only meet if we do it sometime today-Friday. Also, my portions (part 3 and part 4 are to demonstrate the use/function of xtranormal and voicethread. That said, I will be using the applications for my portion and actually walking the group through them. I think just a couple of slides to preview the two applications would be appropriate unless the group desires something else. Thoughts?? I can also provide two short "tip" sheet job aides--one for each--that walks them through signup, getting started, etc.. Maybe we can chat quick after class tonight to confirm things??

That sounds good Anne. I don't know if you even need slides. If you have time before you leave, could you just put together a rough outline of what you plan to cover and how much time you think it will take?--Ruth

Essay Question: Explain two potential benefits and two possible concerns related to implementing digital storytelling into a unit of study. Discussion Questions: How have you used, or might you use, digital storytelling to support learning? What concerns do you have regarding digital storytelling?
 * Suggestions for required questions from Ruth**