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Hoffenberg, H., & Handler, M. (2001). Digital video goes to school. Learning & Leading with Technology, 29(2), 10-15.




Hey all
This week's reading is based on 'Digital Video Goes to School' (2001), where Hoffenberg and Handler argue the idea of having digital video's in the classroom. The article suggests that nowadays software, cameras and computers are simple to operate and utilise, which has escalated the use of such resources in todays classroom (pg 11). In my opinion exposing this type of technology to students benefits them greatly. When children are allowed to hold the power of their own production (video), a sense of motivation and goal driven purpose is initiated in their learning.


In Professional Experience 3: Integrating Learning Technology we have been learning and producing digital stories. For those who have not heard of this, a digital story is simply a video production containing:


  •  a person narrating a story 
  •  a slideshow of pictures or videos that corresponds to the story
  •  and music in the background.
 If you want to know more about digital storytelling check out this website! The site gives a clear insight to the world of digital stories, 7 elements of digital stories, educational uses, the type of software to use, examples of digital, and more.


Here is an example of a digital story I have made recently.

The article mentions a famous saying that 'a picture is worth a thousand words', I like the fact that Hoffenberg et al use this quote to best describe the integration of computer technology in the classroom. 











So what does a digital story involve? It's actually quite simple!!!
  1. Write up a story
  2. Collect pictures and videos (your own or from Flickr CC)
  3. Use a software to put it all together (E.g. Garageband, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker,Vuvox and/or Viddler).
And there you have it! A digital story!!


Until next time everyone
By for now and not forever!


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