Introduction
Digital storytelling is a form used with technology (software, digital images) that has engaged students in the classroom. Digital storytelling (DS) being used with middle school students may improve their attendance or stay consistent. Attendance is a student issue that has affected many capable students. Gilniek and Greaves (2010) stated that technology provided for students to work and learn at their own pace helped student to accomplish more than teachers thought possible. This type of engagement with technology will have students’ use higher thinking, problem solving and efficient writing skills. Students who work together on long-term projects, such as digital storytelling, are less likely to be absent (Potter, 2010). Also, the benefit of using the technology affects the students that are involved in the projects, much like researchers, developing the stories. According to Potter, the students develop cooperation and communication skills, along with the fore mentioned critical-thinking skills and problem-solving skills. In addition to these skills, the students are encouraged to write and to work at becoming better writers (Potter, 2010).
I desire to do a presentation to a Local Board of Administration, to show what can be done with technology. Also:
Local District staff training in August
Ohio Technology Conference
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