1. Technology Integration Tools: Language Arts By: Laura Cusick WCS Instructional Technology Facilitator June 15th, 2011 1

2. The Plan What can I use on my new computer? The Power of Digital Storytelling What Web 2.0 tools could I try with students? More resources than you can imagine June 14, 2011 2

3. June 14, 2011 3 Narrative imaging - story - is the fundamental instrument of thought. -Mark Turner, The Literacy Mind

4. June 14, 2011 4 When data is ubiquitously accessible, facts are increasingly less important than the ability to place these facts in context and to deliver them with emotional impact. -Daniel Pink, A Whole New Mind

5. What can I use on my new computer? New Software Tools June 14, 2011 5

6. Comic Life June 14, 2011 6 Comic/Graphic Novel Creator Can upload and file type including photos & original scanned art

7. Adobe Premiere Elements June 14, 2011 7 Video Editing Software Easily create movies with images, video, narration & music

8. MindView 4 June 14, 2011 8 Graphic Organizer (Mind Mapping) Software Use to brainstorm topics or projects and then click to generate outlines, presentations or websites

9. Google Docs June 14, 2011 9 File-sharing Web Application Allows for multiple users to view, edit and comment on a single document, while recording changes made by each user.

10. The Power of Digital Storytelling Creativity + Depth of Thought = Authentic Voice June 14, 2011 10

12. Forces an analysis of some type

13. Rubric focused on 7 desired outcomes

14. Scaffold for Skill-Building

15. Measure Authenticity & Skill

16. Careful Planning & Storyboarding Tools

17. Video Editing Program

19. Project Outcomes Literature Skills Sequencing Comprehension Check Depth of Thought Personal Connection How has my thinking been impacted? English Skills Personal Narrative Pre-Writing Bring Words to Life with 3D Writing: Words, Voice, Music Larger, very real audience and impact June 14, 2011 13

20. Amazing Resource June 15, 2011 14 Digital Storytelling Heaven! Philosophy, Current Resources, Links to Experts, Tutorials, etc… Basically a treasure trove of information http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/

21. What Web 2.0 tools could I try with students? The Web is an Infinite Resource June 15, 2011 15

22. The Big Three June 15, 2011 16

23. June 15, 2011 17 Voki Glogster Popplet Storyjumper EasyBib Tagxedo Issuu GoAnnimate Diigo Blabberize Crocodoc Edistorm Google Apps BrainPop Discovery Education Other Notables For a Nice Variety of Language Related Tasks

24. Other Resources Blogs, Wikis, Experts June 15, 2011 18

25. Click til’ Your Fingers Bleed Copyright Clarity, Renee Hobbs: http://mediaeducationlab.com/copyright Endless Web 2.0 Links for Digital Storytelling: http://cogdogroo.wikispaces.com/StoryIdeas Royalty Free Resources:http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/public_domain.html June 15, 2011 19