As we get deeper into the semester I have been very intrigued with the different ways I can present material to my students. There are many benefits for both the teachers and students, even parents, that I see through each one. For my first formal integrated technology lesson, I would like to use digital storytelling. I became very interested in being able to do this online, because I had only made videos using iMovie on my Mac.
However, now that I have created my first digital story in regards to a Science lesson, I would like to try it out on a Social Studies one. Social Studies is a hard concept to grasp when the students are not able to relate to certain historical concepts. Facts that are strictly read from a textbook can turn away many students from understanding and retaining the information. I believe that through the use of digital storytelling the students will be able to engage and connect with the facts in order to make the connection to present day issues as well. I am going to be focusing on specific content to Michigan and its geographical features along with Native American lifestyles. Some of the student's misconceptions about the content matter is that Native American's no longer exist and had everything taken away from them. They believe that they are tribal people who lived a deserted lifestyle. However, I am going to show them that Native American's are still present in today's society and that they are an important part in the way Michigan is today.
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