Week 5

I was asked to reflect on the Digital Storytelling Process thus far and how it relates to the Writing Process. I was then asked to discuss the highlights and struggles, if any.

I have had to create a few digital stories for other MET classes, but this was the first one that I was able to create on myself and not on an actual lesson that I would normally cover in class. Before I began this project I watched a number of digital stories on Youtube and wondered how in the world you could incorporate voice, text, and picture and time it accordingly. Many of the stories that I watched were executed wonderfully. The process for digital story telling is very similar to that of the writing process. I always have my students start out with some sort of prewriting activity such as a graphic organizer. This allows them to sort out their thoughts and figure out what it is that they are actually writing about. Once I finished my organizer I then started my rough draft. I am so glad the writing process calls for rough drafts because I think they are crucial. When I chose my topic I had a hard time limiting myself to 3-5 minutes. I needed many revisions and could still revise at this stage. The only struggle I've had this far was writing about my topic. My topic is on my parents being my heroes. Talking about my parents always tugs at my heart and brings up many emotions for me. I'm excited to complete my digital story and see the finished products of others.