This digital project assignment really excited me! Just like students in the classroom, I learn the most when I get to actually create something. It was interesting to be on the other side of this assignment as I always assist my teachers with giving this type of assignment – now I got to create it myself! Teachers can truly measure what their students know by assigning digital project-based assignments. Not only did I have to use photos but I had to narrate with applicable emotion and choose music that would give additional emotion. The topic was easy for me as my father passed away 3 weeks ago and I wanted to create something in honor of him.
I could use my video as a sample for my teachers for them to understand what their students’ finished projects would look like and as a springboard for them to go from. It shows them how I used pictures, transitions, motions, narration, music, text and citations into a video portraying an aspect of my life. Not only did I produce a video but I also wrote a script and created a storyboard depicting what I could include in my finished video project. That was the first time I used the Storyboard site (www.storyboardthat.com), which I found to be very easy to use and understand. I went through all the steps that a student would for a classroom assignment in creating my video.
Instead of writing a paper about my chosen topic, I could actually incorporate writing with narration, text, photos and music to communicate my true feelings about how I acquired my strong work ethic. I know that’s not possible with just writing a paper. Many students are more talented when it comes to conveying feelings through photos, music and voice. I think the more teachers see these types of digital projects from their students they will see that while the students enjoy it more than writing papers, they are also learning and mastering the objectives. I found that’s true for me. Producing these types of digital projects actually involves higher order thinking than just simply verbally or writing the story. It actually demands more cognitive and spatial awareness. Just as with other assignments, teachers can adjust a digital project assignment for students based on their needs. It’s very easy for them to differentiate for the learners in the classroom.
It’s fairly easy for teachers to show students all the Web 2.0 tools that are available to them so access is really not limited. I felt I had a plethora of free Web 2.0 tools to choose from. Students need to keep in mind about copyrighted materials and information when producing digital content. It’s beneficial for students to share their content with others as to open their eyes to other cultures and feelings. Awareness is key!
I really enjoyed working on this project as it brought back a lot of memories for me and reminders of things I have forgotten. I feel I was able to convey all my thoughts, feelings and lessons learned in my finished video project.
Standards Addressed: c.1.a., c.1.b., c.2.a., c.2.b., c.4.a., c.4.b, c.4.c., c.4.d., c.4.e, c.4.f., c.5.a., c.5.b., c.5. c.6.n, 2.a., 2.d.
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