An Instructional Design Approach for Integrating Digital Storytelling into the Classroom using iMovie
Type: Full Paper Topic: Digital Video
Room: 3
Wed, Mar. 5 9:45 AM-10:15 AM
Authors:
Patrick Bell, Universtiy of Nevada, Reno, USA
Abstract:
The purpose of this project was to train teachers and students on methods of using iMovie for digital storytelling in the classroom. The teacher training was conducted as an interactive 2 hour workshop with hands on practice in the spring of 2007. Teachers participating in the workshop received computer training on the use of iMovie for creating short digital movies for classroom curriculum integration. The project was evaluated by implementing the digital storytelling techniques gained in the workshop within an 8th grade Social Studies classroom specifically focusing on students studying the Holocaust. The purpose of the integration was to provide an enhancement to individual report writing and oral presentation by creating a visual story and presentation using images, text, and music.