You can read this book in its entirety right now at the Stenhouse website. It's geared towards younger kids, but it's interesting and I think all levels could adapt it to fit their needs.
"Just as writing can be a process of discovery, so can digital storytelling, where images, words, and music all work together to create meaning."
-- Lisa Miller
http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=9235
I really like that Lisa Miller, the author, uses digital storytelling as a tool to motivate her students to write, while keeping the process of writing the most important aspect.
Kim, this link was a treasure for me. As I think about having my students create digital stories again this year, I need to remember that it begins with the writing process. This is just the resource I need to do it better this year. It's on my list of "next book to buy." Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI checked out the link today. It looks like a good resource. I have been thinking of adding a digital component to my students' multi-genre writing. This gave me an idea of how that would look. It's great to be able to check it out before you buy. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI watched the examples today and it looks like a helpful tool. I wonder what the writing voice looks and sound likes compared to the oral voice sounds like. do you know what i mean. we speak different than we write, so are they writing as they would speak, it doesn't seem so.
ReplyDeleteThis looks really useful for me - Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link, I just checked it out. I love Stenhouse, the fact that it's a Maine company with lots of great resources. The digital storytelling with younger writers looks to really engage those reluctant writers!
I think I may purchase it with my literacy $.