A limited selection of ebooks is available at the school where I currently observe, Kennesaw Mountain High School, in Cobb County, and their circulation seems to be rather infrequent thus far. The media center does not have any ebook readers because the school has a very strict policy regarding handheld electronic devices like phones and MP3 players, and the media specialists felt they would create confusion by encouraging students to use ebook readers. I personally am not a fan of ebooks; I am one of those old-fashioned book lovers who enjoys all features of the book itself. I also really dislike reading stories/books from a computer screen; something is lost in translation for me. If, though, I had a student body who was interested in ebooks and readers, and the funds were available, I would do my best to provide them and to encourage their use.
On to the topic of digital storytelling . . . what a cool concept for today's classrooms! I have been swapping around ideas with teachers, sharing the digital web resources Dr. Bennett provided and the concept of digital storytelling. I have had great discussions with teachers regarding similar projects they are doing in their classes and the response they have received from students. Windows Movie Maker is an amazing tool, but I have found that few teachers are currently using it in their classrooms. Those who are, love it and have students who are creating amazing projects that they enjoy making. I think too few teachers know how to use this technology and are intimidated by it because, although the program is user-friendly, it does take a good bit of time to get acquainted with its features. As a media specialist, I first see myself assisting teachers who are interested in learning how to use this software. I would love to provide training through a series of snack-and-shares; several sessions would definitely be necessary to cover the broad spectrum of options for this resource. Technology training sessions before and/or after school for PLUs would be a great avenue for those interested in learning how to use Movie Maker. I would then like to collaborate with teachers to help them create lessons that incorporate Windows Movie Maker. I would also be willing to assist in teaching students how to use it and in helping classes with their projects.
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I also think that movie maker is an excellent tool. It was very time consuming for me, but this was my first time using the program. I'm sure teachers would be surprised how user friendly the soft ware is. I really enjoyed making my video. I'm really starting to like the idea of using technology more in a classroom setting.
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