Recently, my colleague had taken the 5 iPads we have in our department and used them for digital storytelling. The students in her class used the iPads to video tape their skits about how to properly handle confrontations (Teen Issues course). The students broke into groups, wrote out their skits, assigned the roles, and then recorded their skits on the iPads. Students were able to delete any videos they did not like, view the videos to make corrections, and then evaluate their final recording based on the rubric the teacher had provided. (What a great self-evaluation activity).
At this point the students had completed their projects. Through further research, I was able to find tools to allow students to take this activity one step furhter. Students can take thier videos and/or pictures and input them into a digital storytelling application. For example, once their recordings were completed students are able to place the video clips in a time line by using the application Storyrobe (The app does cost .99 per iPad). The Storyrobe also allowed for audio input, so students can narrate their stories. Students are able to again evaluate thier own learning progress and be able to actualy see what they have learned. The finished products can be viewed by the class and again used for peer evaluations. And there is the capablity to share the videos so they can be put on the class blog, class or schools websites, and/or other classroom communications device. Watch this video to see how easy it is to use Storyrobe in your classroom.
At this point the students had completed their projects. Through further research, I was able to find tools to allow students to take this activity one step furhter. Students can take thier videos and/or pictures and input them into a digital storytelling application. For example, once their recordings were completed students are able to place the video clips in a time line by using the application Storyrobe (The app does cost .99 per iPad). The Storyrobe also allowed for audio input, so students can narrate their stories. Students are able to again evaluate thier own learning progress and be able to actualy see what they have learned. The finished products can be viewed by the class and again used for peer evaluations. And there is the capablity to share the videos so they can be put on the class blog, class or schools websites, and/or other classroom communications device. Watch this video to see how easy it is to use Storyrobe in your classroom.
The iPad can become a valuable asset toward the incorporation of digital storytelling in the class room. There are many applications in the Apple store, that can be downloaded for free or for a small fee that will aid in the ability for students to become engaged in their learning. Click on the picture below to be linked to a very simplistic site that houses information on applications and valuable resources on how to incorporate digital storytelling with the iPads into your classroom.
I can’t wait to start incorporating digital storytelling into my classroom with the use of the iPad!!!
What are you thoughts about using the iPad as a digital storytelling tool? Do you use one in your classroom or personally? Do you see any cons about using iPads in this way in the classroom? What applications have you used for digital storytelling? Do you think students would benefit from using the iPad as a digital storytelling tool in the classroom? Why and/or Why not?
http://www.apple.com/ipad/
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