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 Lauren #1 The "I have a wish..." digital story includes a variety of still images, text and music. This story shares the personal wishes from each student in a Kindergarten class. This example is grade-appropriate because it uses the wish of each child as text overlay to a correlating image. This story was touching because it used young minds to make adults think of ways they can make the world around them a better place. Additionally, it can be used to help anyone remember what they are grateful for each and every day.

media type="youtube" key="7ULiPpSi7o4" height="390" width="480" Lauren #2 The Kindergarten Weather Digital Story was created using still images- both clipart and photos, as well as text and voice. The teacher discusses the differences between hot and cold and includes a preview of personal connections for the students to become engaged. The teacher then tells about personal clothes and items that are necessary for the different types of weather and things students may enjoy when it is "hot" or "cold". This digital story is an excellent example for the primary grades and can be used in a science class to introduce a weather unit. I felt that this digital story was great for this age level because it is slow-paced and does not include too much information. It also includes photos of children and experiences that the students can relate to.

media type="youtube" key="i83qLjOgURU" height="390" width="640" Lauren #3 The "Shapes" digital story was created using text, photos, images, music and voice. The storyteller reviews basic shapes for students in grades K-2 and provides real-life examples of where shapes can be found all around us. She also uses questioning strategies to engage the student and encourage extension. This story is age-appropriate as shapes are a basic lesson included in most primary grade level math classes. This story would enhance instruction on shapes and support visual learners with real images. This story is made up of factual information, which affects the viewer by giving them the opportunity to reflect and make a self-text connection.

media type="youtube" key="toKZ3gUr-z0" height="390" width="480" Nancy #1 What I particularly liked about this 'digital story' was that it was created using truly 21st century tools -- mobile apps! This was created by Tony Vincent using apps that your can download to either iTouch or iPads. He used Reel Director, Strip Designer, and Doodle Buddy. Now THIS is something I think our students would really take to. I believe that we are moving more and more towards a mobile computing society (just look at the power of our smartphones!) and teaching our students about the various mobile apps helps to better prepare them for what lies ahead. Side Note: The 4th generation iTouch has a built-in camera which allows for images and video -- image the possibilities!!!

media type="youtube" key="rZHS7xkoQZ4" height="390" width="480" Nancy #2 I included this just to show that a 'digital story' does not just have to be a passive project. This was also created by Tony Vincent using Reel Director (linked above). This 'story' includes a mathematical story. I think that if we have our students create some sort of 'thinking' activity it would extend their understanding of concepts taught. They always say that if you can teach a topic then you truly understand it.

media type="custom" key="9011558" Nancy #3 The students in this 1st grade class took the Social Studies theme of 'Families' and created a digital story using images (which they drew - I find these to be MUCH more powerful than finding images from the internet and copy/pasting them), They also recorded their own voices. This type of digital storytelling allows parents to see some of the wonderful things that are occurring in the classroom. Since this digital story is easily located on the internet the audience for this class is much larger than just the teacher and the students' immediate families. Relatives from around the world, as well as other classes, are now the audience for these students.

media type="custom" key="9025686" Kathy # 1 The the students of this kindergarten class have been exploring with Pixie. They were learning about story telling. The students were using basic story elements, characters, setting, beginning, middle, and ending. They created and drew pictures with Pixie. The practiced telling their story before recording it. If students needed help, they would have access to guiding questions. The stories were very basic stories, but a very good way to introduce students to digital story telling.

media type="youtube" key="PjnEzpXMoPU" height="390" width="480" Kathy #2 This is short digital story designed for kindergarten students about zoo animals. It provides information about lions, giraffes, and zebras. It gives a brief explanation about each animal followed by asking students a question about each animal. This is a great way to get students interested in learning about different animals and their habitats. It has wonderful colored photographs and great information.

media type="youtube" key="SJsIXSlo6dQ" height="390" width="480" Kathy #3 This is digital story teaching kindergarten students about the different seasons. This story discusses the different seasons through the use of what Mr. Bear would use according to the weather. It contains paper collages for each kind of season. Students are encouraged to interact with the video. Between each season, students are given a clue about the next season and are asked to determine what Mr. Bear should wear for that season. This is good for this age group. It is engaging and brought down to a level of interest for this age group.