1.
A mist of pollen hugs the mountains -
green, Indian Summer.
2.
Question in the inner mind
question in the wood of green
green, green.
3.
Like the cycle of life, never-ending.
4.
Green is the first dandelion twisting its
way up through the asphalt.
5.
Illumination for an open idea.
--penned by the 2009 NIWP Summer Institute Fellows
with humble thanks to Wallace Stevens
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Websites I Love, Follow, Wish I Could Visit More Often
There are a ton of resources out there, both writing and teacherly. However, trying to slog through all of the various websites to find a diamond takes time. Here I've provided links to some of my favorite sites that are officially Resources Dipped in AwesomeSauce.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Why I Write...
I write because I want to hear myself think;
because I need to develop thought, idea, substance;
because I must create.
I write because I want to enter the dialogue;
because I need to listen, integrate, join the conversation;
because I must absorb.
I write because I want my words to stand on their own;
because I need to hear the rejoinders, opposing opinions, hope;
because I must exist.
because I need to develop thought, idea, substance;
because I must create.
I write because I want to enter the dialogue;
because I need to listen, integrate, join the conversation;
because I must absorb.
I write because I want my words to stand on their own;
because I need to hear the rejoinders, opposing opinions, hope;
because I must exist.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Sound FX for Digital Stories
It's sometimes difficult to find great sounds and effects. Here's a great compilation of sites and resources.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Digital Storytelling Resources
Various Resources: Explore the following websites. Some will lead you down rabbit trails, but all should provide something invaluable whether it's a nugget of info or a place to gather images, sounds, or songs.
Easy Storytelling Guide: getting at the nugget of story http://www.storycenter.org/canada/
Resources: http://www.tech-head.com/dstory.htm
Image, Music, and Video Resources: http://www.digitales.us/resources/image_sources.php
7 Steps to Making a Digital Story: http://www.digitales.us/resources/seven_steps.php
Explore many digital stories: http://www.digitales.us/ under the Storykeeper’s Gallery drop-down menu
Recipe: how to make a digital story: http://www.storycenter.org/memvoice/pages/cookbook.html
For teachers: http://www.teachingteachers.com/index.htm
Easy Storytelling Guide: getting at the nugget of story http://www.storycenter.org/canada/
Resources: http://www.tech-head.com/dstory.htm
Image, Music, and Video Resources: http://www.digitales.us/resources/image_sources.php
7 Steps to Making a Digital Story: http://www.digitales.us/resources/seven_steps.php
Explore many digital stories: http://www.digitales.us/ under the Storykeeper’s Gallery drop-down menu
Recipe: how to make a digital story: http://www.storycenter.org/memvoice/pages/cookbook.html
For teachers: http://www.teachingteachers.com/index.htm
Monday, July 20, 2009
Introduction to Digital Storytelling
Set Activity: Visit this site and watch the digital story, Momnotmom.
First, visit this site and jot down key components of the Digital Story. Begin creating a definition for "digital story", adding to it as you journey along.
Next, visit the Storycenter again and listen to the different stories. As you do, add to your definition of Digital Story. Watch as many as you want but make sure you find "Tanya" and "Dear Jody" so that we have a common experience.
Consider the following:
- What makes up a digital story?
- What are the different layers? (e.g. music, voice, etc)
- What makes one story more or less effective than another?
- What are the different purposes/audiences for creating digital stories.
- What are possible purposes within the classroom?
Finally, create a post for your blog that defines Digital Storytelling. This is a work in progress, so don't feel that it has to be perfect: it's simply a record of your learning at this moment in time.
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