Sparking Reflection

Denise Maduli-Williams

Miramar College

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“The telling and hearing of stories is a bonding ritual that breaks through illusions of separateness and activates a deep sense of our collective interdependence.”
~ Annette Simmons, The Story Factor

Digital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling:

• increases student engagement.
• mirrors the writing process.
• promotes competency with technology.
• driven by critical thinking, audience, & purpose.
• encourages collaboration.
• is a creative means of assessment.

Mash-up:
Pixar Story Spine+
Adobe Spark Video

Pixar in a Box

Once upon a time. . .
Every day . . .
Until one day . . .
Because of that . . .
Because of that . . .
Because of that . . .
Until finally
And ever since then . . .

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Once upon a time. . .
Every day . . .
Until one day . . .
Because of that . . .
Because of that . . .
Because of that . . .
Until finally
And ever since then . . .

Share Your Story

Adobe Spark Video

Making Magic Happen:

• Write first
• Select images
• Record your voice
• Add music

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Troubleshooting

Sharing

Examples

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“The number one benefit of educational technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative . . . productive . . . learn things they didn’t think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential.”

Other Ideas

• Teach a Topic
• Book Trailer
• Essay Showcase
• End-of-semester Reflection
• And many more . . .

Your Turn!
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Technology is best when it brings us together.

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