The story I told using digital photos was about RARA camp safari, the camp I have worked at for the past two summers. It is a camp in Rochester for underprivileged children. The parents of these kids only pay 5$ a week, because it is subsidized by the government. I absolutely love working there because it is so rewarding. I know the kids have rough family situations at home, so it makes me happy to see them enjoying themselves in a camp setting.
This digital storytelling idea is a great tool to use as a teacher. I was thinking about incorporating it for a "star of the week student". Each week, which ever student is assigned to be the "star" can make a project in which they tell a story through pictures. This will give my class a good insight into the students' life and allow them to learn about a new technology outlet. I really liked the tool I used, slide.com, because it was very self explanatory. I will definitely use it again in the future and in my class when I'm an educator!
Aww...this post made me smile :) I bet you feel so great after each day spent with the underprivledged children...you should! Im sure they look up to you and can't wait to spend another day with you...it feels so good to touch someone elses life in a positive way...I think it is nice that the camp is so affordable too because alot of summer camps are not...
ReplyDeleteI also think your idea about incorporating storyboards is neat too! I think the students would really enjoy it and it adds symbolic identification to the classroom!
Your slideshow was so cute and would be a GREAT idea to show them to explain the "Star" program. After seeing yours, I'm sure they'd be really excited to make one of their own. Great idea!
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