Digital Story Telling

Digital Storytelling

 1. Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/

2. Wordle: http://www.wordle.net/

3. Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/

 Technology Tools and Instructional Strategies

 1. Flickr: Graphic Organizer and Cooperative Learning

3rd to 5th

2. Wordle: K-W-L Charts and Hands on Reading

3rd to 5th

3. Pinterest: Scaffolding and Independent Learning

4th to 5th

 Challenges 

Flickr can possibly have some pictures that aren't appropriate and/or not be good to compare and contrast for the graphic organizer. Wordle is a great site for vocabulary identification but it would frustrate the students if they can't read the words in the wordle. It could also upset the students if they don't know the meaning of the words. Pinterest has everything and more a teacher needs. So depending on the topic, a student could easily find the exact answers to the worksheet they are completing. They could also abuse the website by copying information from other sources.  

Virtual Learning and Field Trips

Virtual Learning
Field Trip

Tools
1. Google Education: https://www.google.com/edu/
2. Skype: http://www.skype.com/en/
3. Weebly: http://www.weebly.com/


 
Technology Tool and Instructional Strategy1. Google Education: Discussions and Cooperative Learning
                                     Independent Learning - 3rd to 5th 

2. Skype: Projects and Discussion - 4th and 5th

3. Weebly: Modeling and Scaffolding - 2nd to 5th


 Challanges
When using Weebly you must be sure you post accurate information for the students to review. Also provide videos of you doing the actual work that way they can hear your thought process. Skype comes with pros and cons. The problem with this program would be students not using it for the correct purpose. They're to use the program to collaborate from home and not have side conversations. Google Education can be used in numerous ways, but the main challenge would be students plagiarizing information from the articles. They could also be subjective towards the information it provides.