Digital Storytelling

One of the classes I loved the most in high school was video productions. We were responsible for the daily newscast and a monthly 20-30 minute news show. During that show we would write stories, interview people of note and create fun and interesting stories to air across the school. It taught me how to speak, read clearly and slowly and think outside the box.

Being able to share that experience with my students would be wonderful. It also doesn't have to be with video only. Students could also do this with podcasts. It is important for them to have an audience for their writing, and producing stories or newscasts would be the perfect opportunity.

Beyond radio shows, students could write stories or perform reader's theater and their own original work--songs or poems for the podcasts or videos.

I am really excited about about the opportunity.