Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Digital Storytelling: Storybird
Mi familia interesante by terinelson on StorybirdI created an example using specific, simple elements of language that the students have learned. I took the visuals and focused on descriptions and body parts to create a story. I actually had to do this two times- the first time I tried it I registered with a normal account- not a teacher's account. I think that was the reason that after I had created with Storybird I wasn't able to publish it and had a really hard time navigating through the site and finding what I needed. After I went in and re-registered as a teacher it was MUCH easier. The first time through I was feeling like there was NO WAY I could use this in class- the students may focus more on what they CAN'T say than what they can say. We are still at such a basic level, to create a story with the pictures already there may be too much to ask of them.....with that said, today as I created this example, I felt that as long as I really control the language and limit what they can/should say in their stories, it would be a lot of fun. I can see myself using this with 8th grade- not 6th at this point. Overall, a fun tool to use.
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I understand what you're saying--I remember those German teaching days where we would have students bring in pictures from magazines or real and put together a little 'poster'--"I want to say this, I want to say that" was all I heard!
ReplyDeleteAt 8th grade, after the multiple year study, you would have a better fit, I agree! With some of these things, I'm finding it's cool to investigate but the amount of time to produce something that I can have the kids do (not to mention trying to get computers at certain times of the year, if we're to start with this in class!) is a hesitation. I need to know what my target is for them to work with before I bring in the technology pieces, as it's not going to work for everything I wish for it to (or they wish for it to, as I'm sure I have my 'non-entertaining' moments...days??) :)
Cool deal!
Thanks for reflecting and sharing your process of learning Storybird. I am interested in composing a story for my course and your insights will help guide my process!
ReplyDeleteIn addition, your blog format and embellishments are captivating. Impressive, Senora Nelson!
Your reflection was very helpful for other campers. Thanks for spearheading and leading the charge!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip Teri. I will make sure to register as a teacher if I use this tool.
ReplyDeleteIt is always frustrating for students at the Novice Low level who want to say more than they can say in another language. It sometimes turns students off to language learning rather than motivates them to learn the word/phrases they wanted to say in the first place. A very fine line to manage sometimes.