Digital storytelling

  Digital storytelling is the practice of combining narrative with digital content, including images, sound and video, to create a short movie, typically with a strong emotional component. Just like the Bookr we have made, the Bookr is a kind of digital storytelling that could allow the students to see it online with picture explanation and text. I think because storytelling involves a lot plots and by digital storytelling the teacher could give the students a deep understanding of what the teacher is talking about and provide them with visual aid at the same time. Nowadays, many schools expose the instructors and students to storytelling and this method really facilitate various learning styles.


  In the future, I would incorporate storytelling into my teaching but not too much, I mean I will not give the students everyday or every week homework in digital storytelling method. But I will use digital storytelling occasionally, in order to give my students a new taste of the learning method and make them get interested in my teaching material! Also I will hold a group work by letting the students make an overall digital storytelling book. Just like the 7 things you should know about digital storytelling "Digital stories let students express themselves not only with their own words but also in their own voices, fostering a sense of individuality and of owing their creations".

Some Safe Browsing Advise

Hi, Class!

Before we start to explore this semester’s curriculum, let’s get some Internet safety knowledge together. It is important to keep yourself safe on the Read/Write web.

1.    It is not enough to avoid putting your name, pictures of yourself, and your real living address on the Internet. Our school has its unique Internet, which could filter content that is accessible via the Internet. Some of the Internet content are not suitable for students and by using the school’s Internet, we can browse the Internet safely. We will use the Internet for the sake of improving the corporation between each other, so you as a student should abide by the rule and keep you safe.

2.    Do not post too much content that are concerned about or exposing your personal information. You should get your parents’ approval before you post your personal information online. I will send a letter and also email your parents to help you facilitate and asking permission for your participation into our online collaboration.

3.    You guys should never reveal information about where you live, where your part-time job is and anything else that might expose yourself under any risk of getting kidnaped or hijacked by any potential predators. You could check out this website for more information about Internet safety. Internet safety for kids

4.    Also you should realize that it is not just your classmates and I will get access to your blog, but actually the entire world people could see your blog and get your personal information. It is perfect if you use some nickname online. You can use a cute nickname or pseudonym that only our classmates and I know who you are, which is the name that is exclusive to your acquaintances but totally hide your real name online. Also there's an interesting website which you guys might want to refer to:) safe surfing

5.    If you receive any comments, emails or website links that makes you awkward, please inform your parents as soon as possible. It is important to keep yourself safe on the Internet, so do not hesitate to tell your parents what makes you embarrassed or scared.

6.    If you ever received an email that threatened you or make you scared, you should turn to your parents or teacher for help.

7.    Don't believe anything that claims to give you a chance to win a "free iPad"or a "Macpro"or   anything that is worth a lot of money. Such kind of information should be treated as scam and you should leave them alone and never offer them any information of yours.

8.    Hope we could have a safe and fun semester! I really appreciate your participation online and please always be aware of your safety every time before you post your entry on your blog:)
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I   It is a savvy choice for you to limit your audience if you want to share a lot of information or pictures of yourself with your classmates or acquaintences. You can edit your blog to be only available to people who you've designated as your friends.
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