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PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR & WORKSHOPSMonday, March 2, Afternoon, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PMW7: Using Digital Storytelling to Promote Classroom CurriculumBring Your Own Laptop (BYOL)Talitha Hudgins, Utah Valley University, USAAbstract: Participants will learn how to use digital storytelling in their curriculumto promote student learning. Participants will come away with knowledgein using digital storytelling from introducing new material to helping studentslearn to conduct research, synthesize large amounts of content and gainexpertise in the use of digital communication and authoring tools. The use ofdigital stories is one format that allows students to understand information.Enabling students to engage in digital tools in the form of creating stories willhelp them make sense of, evaluate, and share their deep understanding of thesubject matter. As students practice the craftsmanship of designing informationthrough mixing colors, images, symbols, voice tones, music, sound andartful pacing, they are in the act of telling a story of what they know and understandfrom an event or topic that provides a “sense making” process enablingthem to deal with a myriad of data details while also increasing its “stickingpower” (Porter, 2005). Digital storytelling provides teachers the understandingto artfully use digital media in their content for student learning.Objectives: Digital storytelling is the practice of using computer-based toolsto tell stories. As with traditional storytelling, most digital stories focus on aspecific topic and contain a particular point of view. Digital storytelling forthe classroom will center on using various digital tools to enhance the classroomcurriculum. Participants will see examples at all grade levels and learnthe tips and tricks to make digital storytelling a part of their classroom curriculum.This workshop will provide participants with opportunities to experienceboth listening and telling digital stories using free software tools.Participants will learn to artfully combine text, images, sound, music, voice,economy, and pacing in a coherent story that enhances the curriculum.• Explore digital storytelling in educational contexts. What makes a greatdigital story and why use digital storytelling in the classroom curriculum.• Learn the 7 components to digital storytelling.• Understand the variety of digital storytelling options, platforms, peripheralhardware, and functionality (Audacity, Photostory 3, iMovie, BubbleShare, Movie Maker).• Understand copyright laws and the Creative Commons Network.• Use resources for planning a digital storytelling project: write a script,plan a storyboard.• Use resources for creating a digital story (using voice-over narration,background music and still images).• Sequence images; add narrative track, special effects, and transitions.• Incorporate music and sound using a variety of royalty-free music.• Share and publish digital stories (TeacherTube, YouTube, Blip.TV,dotSub, Blogger, Wiki, and/or Computer, DVD).Outline:-Introduction What are digital stories and why create them?-What is Digital Storytelling?-The seven step process to digital-Copyright and Creative Commons-Digital Storytelling Websites.-Digital Documentaries-Examples of Digital Storytelling.-Steps to Creating Your Digital Story-Participants will create a 1-3 minute digital story, told in first person narrative(begins with a written script), told in their own voice (record script), illustratedby still images, transitions, music with an emotional tone.8-Define, Collect, Decide-Select a topic for your digital story.-Download images for your story, which may include: pictures, drawings,photographs, maps, charts, etc…Save these resources to your folder.-Locate audio resources such as music, speeches, interviews, and soundeffects. Save these resources in your folder.-Select, Import, Create-Sketch out your script and story board using the formats & templates provided.-Finalize the script to be used as a narration in your digital story.-Provide the purpose and point of view in the script. Add the script to yourstoryboard.-Select images you will use for your digital story.-Select content and text you would like to use for your digital story.-Import images into Photo Story 3-Edit number of images, image order-Add title to your pictures if needed-Change the effects of the pictures-Use a computer microphone and record the narration of your script.-Customize the motion of the pictures-Select audio you would like to use for your digital story.- Add background music from a CD, mp3, or create your own sounds fromPhoto Story-Finalize, Upload, Publish-Finalize your digital story by saving it as a Windows Media Video (.wmv) orQuick Time Movie.-Upload your movie using Youtube, TeacherTube, Blip.TV-Publish your movie on Blogger, Wiki, or Web Page.Prerequisites: Participants will need to bring the following -1. Internet-connected computer.2. PhotoStory or iMovie software installed (free) downloads before workshop.3. Computer microphone: Microphones built into laptop computers (onlyuse if you have nothing else), USB microphones (I really like the SamsonUSB microphone - it gives studio quality sound), standard computermicrophone that plugs into a microphone port or sound card.4. Access to photo websites for example, Flickr Creative Commons.5. Published free to Internet Archive via Blip.Tv, TeacherTube, or YouTube.6. Published to teacher website like MyUEN.org, Blogger, Wiki, or Webpaint.Intended Experience Level: IntermediateInstructor Qualifications: Assistant Professor at Utah Valley University inthe School of Education. Teach Instructional Technology and ComputerMedia to undergraduate students who are in the elementary and secondaryeducation programs. Research interest includes teachers who integratetechnology in their classroom curriculum; the effect integration of technologyhas on student learning, and professional development preservice teachers’use of technology in the classroom curriculum for student learning.Specialize in Digital Storytelling for the Classroom Curriculum, Blogging forLiteracy, Cell Phones Use for Enhancing Student Learning, and Multimediain the Classroom.
HOTEL INFORMATIONNOTE: Please support your conference by reserving your room at the conference hotel. SITE reserves a block of discounted rooms for attendees. If theserooms are not booked, the conference must pay a sizeable penalty.All SITE 2009 Conference registration & concurrent sessions will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport & Convention Center.Special Hotel RatesSpecial discounted hotel rates have been secured for SITE participants at the EmbassySuites Hotel Airport & Convention Center. To receive this special rate, hotel reservations mustbe made by January 29, 2009 and you must identify yourself as an SITE attendee.Single/Double: $155Only a limited block of rooms are available at this rate, so be sure to book early!To make your reservations, mention you are with the SITE Conference whencontacting:Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Convention Center5055 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418Phone: 843-747-1882 (direct); Fax: 843-747-1895The Embassy Suites North Charleston SC hotel is located adjacent to the North Charleston AreaConvention Center, the North Charleston Coliseum and the North Charleston Performing ArtsCenter only two miles from the Charleston International Airport. This upscale full-service allsuitehotel is just minutes from Downtown Charleston, the Charleston Historic District, historicFt. Sumter, Ft. Moultrie National Monument, the Charleston Museum, the South CarolinaAquarium, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, the site of the Hunley Confederate Submarineand Daniel Island. Guests of the Embassy Suites North Charleston hotel stay in spacious two-room suites and receivea complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, a nightly manager's reception and high-speed internet access.The hoteloffers a complimentary airport shuttle. Each suite is beautifully decorated with a private bedroom and spacious livingroom. All of our suites are fully equipped with two televisions, a refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, twotelephones with data ports and a well lit dining/work table.Travel Information:SITE conference participants can fly into Charleston InternationalAirport which is just one mile from Embassy Suites Hotel Airport &Convention Center. For flight information and general informationvisit: http://www.chs-airport.com/Directions: Take International Boulevard from the airport for 1 mile.Hotel is on the right.Transportation to and from the Airport: Courtesy Bus, 24HR.REGISTRATION INFORMATIONSecure Web registration is also available: http://www.aace.org/conf/site/registrationWhen you complete the SITE 2009 Registration Form you will have the option of joining SITE/AACE and registering for the Conference at the discounted member rate.➤ IMPORTANT DATESEarly Registration Deadline: January 21, 2009Save over 10% if your registration and payment are received by January 21,2009. After this date, regular fees apply.Hotel Reservation Deadline: January 29, 2009Advance Registration Deadline: February 16, 2009Any registration or payment (web,fax, or mail) received by AACE after February16, will NOT be included in advance registration records. After February 16,you will either need to register and make payment on-site at the conferenceregistration desk or bring proof of registration and payment with you.Cancellation/Refund Policy: Registrant requests for refund of registrationfee will be considered if a written request is sent postmarked by the early registrationdate, January 21, 2009. No refunds can be issued for requests postmarkedafter the early registration date. Refunds are subject to a $95 cancellationfee; there are no refunds for non-attendance.9➤ YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:• Keynote & Invited Speakers• 900+ concurrent sessions in varied formats to best suit individual needs• Proceedings on CD and Abstracts Book• Presenter AV provided at no cost: PC, Internet, projector, & screen• Onsite wireless network (no cost) for attendee use in meeting rooms and public areas• Technical support• Newcomer orientations/receptions• 150+ Poster/Demo sessions• Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions• Complimentary Welcome Reception• Refreshment breaks, twice daily• Corporate Sessions• Complimentary E-mail/Internet stations• Commemorative registration totebag• Electronic Playground for hands-on experience with emerging & assistive technologies.• And for SITE 2009: Shuttle transportation between conference hotel and downtownhistoric Charleston.
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