Digital Storytelling

Digital storytelling is a great resource for teachers. I think it is a great way to introduce or explain a lesson topic. Visual representations always aid in the learning process. I was glad to see the different options to use youtube today. I think that will be the best and most useful way to incorporate digital storytelling into the classroom. After practicing making my own movies in iMovie, I feel like it is way too complicated and time-consuming to use very often. I can see myself using it occasionally, but not very much. It is a long time to create something that just lasts a few minutes and is supplemental to a lesson. Also, iMovie was frustrating and not user-friendly. After devoting so much time and energy to creating a movie, having the process frustrating makes it even less likely for me to use it on my own. I am glad to have the experience and option, but do not think I will use it much. Incorporating already made digital stories into my classroom is a lot more likely and a great resource. I am really glad to have seen the youtube options and will definitely utilize that resource.