Product Description

Technologically experienced and novice educators can use this NCTE standards–aligned text to empower students to create digital stories based on the principles of storytelling, technology application, and media technique.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #224047 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 248 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781412938501
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
“The visual representations from the charts and graphics are wonderful. I love the connections to current research because they give credence to the material and allow teachers to connect research to everyday strategies.” (Patricia Baker, Gifted Education Instructor )

"I haven't seen concrete examples like these in any educational book I've read. Throughout this book, my reactions ranged from 'awesome' to 'wow,' and I had many ideas for implementing the ideas in my own classroom. I love it!" (Michael Fisher, Critical Thinking Specialist )

"The book builds and unfolds fluidly. You can see the practical progression of ideas on digital storytelling, which is wonderful because the reader can conceptualize what should happen." (Amanda Mayeaux, Teacher )

"I definitely recommend this book. Many teachers do not have the expertise to plan an undertaking like this, but really want to try something new and exciting with their students. Trying new and creative activities makes teaching interesting and challenging." (William Fitzhugh, Fifth-Grade Teacher )

"Jason Ohler writes with clarity, wit, and passion about topics that are central to the enterprise of educating. He demonstrates how each student can become an active and more confident meaning-maker by using the tools that make stories powerful aids to understanding in all areas of the curriculum." (Kieran Egan, Professor of Education )

"Essential for integrating learning, literacy, and new media in and out of the classroom. Jason Ohler is a world leader in digital storytelling, a master teacher, and a global communicator." (Bernard J. Luskin, Professor and Director of Media Programs )

"All the elements of classical rhetoric are reinvigorated, from invention to decorum, to memory, to delivery of the story. This useful book places these traditional skills in the digital milieu." (Eric McLuhan, Author )

"Ohler illuminates the very heart of learning and digital technology: storytelling. His is the story of how the networked computer amplifies our human capacity to learn through tools of expression." (Walter Bender, President )

"Ohler's latest book is a godsend to all of us working with teachers and digital media. This book makes stories work." (Michael Hallisey, Director of Learning )

"Ohler continues to be witty, wise, and indispensable. Pedagogy that resonates, teamed with a practical road map for teachers exploring the digital frontier-the best new media guide for teachers by far!" (Suzi Gould, Director )

"Jason Ohler’s new book is a must-read for any educator interested in harnessing the tools of digital technology to teach students to be creative and powerful storytellers. Original, accessible, and thought provoking for technophobes and technophiles alike." (Steven Goodman, Director )

"A very important resource for twenty-first-century teaching and learning. Ohler's ability to distill the elements of good storytelling down to simple, clearly communicable ideas will prove beneficial for teachers and students alike, regardless of experience or technological knowledge." (Nikos Theodosakis, Author )

“Provides a way for educators to begin digital storytelling at their own level and with limited technology. The makes the case that teachers need to take the digital step, and through examples, he shows how to organize, plan, and share different types of stories in a new way.” (District Administration, November 2007 )

"For both educators and college-level teaching libraries interested in blending the digital technology tools newly available with classroom strategies. A pick that practicing teachers will relish." (California Bookwatch, December 2007 )

“For teachers looking to incorporate technology into their classroom curricula, this book serves as a great instructional tool and reference. Even for those who are not technologically proficient, Ohler’s discussion of helping students hone their storytelling skills is quite valuable.” (CHOICE, April 2008 )

About the Author
Dr. Jason Ohler is a speaker, writer, teacher, researcher and lifelong digital humanist who is well known for the passion, insight and humor he brings to his presentations and writings. He is author of numerous articles, books, and teacher resources and continues to work directly with teachers, administrators and students. Combining twenty-five years of experience in the educational technology field with an eye for the future, Jason connects with people where they are, and helps them see their importance in the future development of living, learning and working in the Digital Age. Although he is called a futurist, he considers himself a nowist, working nationally and internationally to help educators and the public use today's tools to create living environments that we are proud to call home.

Jason is first and foremost a storyteller, telling tales of the future that are grounded in the past. He clearly loves what he does, and loves sharing what he knows with others.

"The goal is the effective, creative, and wise use of technology...to bring together technology, community and learning in ways that work. And while we are at it, to have fun."

Customer Reviews

a great help
As a high school teacher who wants to try to keep up with her students' technological prowess, I got this book to help me plan a DST project. This book gave me the confidence to try one. I'm glad I bought it and have used it a LOT.

What this book did well: explain and give examples of what digital stories and story maps are, show and explain the steps in the process, and insist on copyright respect. Look at the Contents page; Ohler delivers what he promises.

I only wish Ohler had included calendars or timelines of other teachers' projects, because mine took longer than I expected. I take full responsibility for that, and actually expected mistakes on my part since I am a beginner, but I can't help but think I would have planned better had I had a model.

Incidently, my students were not as technologically savvy as I expected, and not saving the project correctly (with Microsoft Movie Maker) (some skipped the publishing step, for various reasons) was the most common mistake in that area. I recommend you have them turn in their project 3 or 4 days before the screening day so you can catch and have students fix those errors without wasting class time.

For other beginners: be sure the dialog/narration is included in the story board they turn in. My students groaned when I asked for the dialog to be written because they had already outlined the plot to me orally and through a map, but I caught numerous mistakes (insufficient or illogical plot development) thanks to the story board step.

Good luck. This book will really help.

Useful
This book is really useful for anyone wanting to use digital stories in the classroom.