Standards and Performance Indicators for Digital Story Assignment

One view of learning holds that “learning requires people to personally integrate and make sense of new information while they are applying it in their daily lives. In this view, learning requires struggling to understand how new information meshes with existing knowledge and how to integrate into complex skills and abilities. (Shank, 2009) This week in our assignment to create a digital story, we were required to learn how to use a new tool (Photo Story 3, in my case), and apply it using something from our personal lives. We had to struggle with new information regarding new software, but the requirement that it be personal gave us immediate connections to prior knowledge and understanding. The technology and leadership standards most applicable come from TF/TL-1 (Williamson, 2009) and include the abilities demonstrate knowledge and skills as well as demonstrate continual growth in technology and skills. Not only were we able to learn and demonstrate new skills,  but I think that the addition to my skill set will enable me to use  this tool in the classroom as well as recommend it where appropriate for other teachers (TF/TL-II). Practically speaking, I now also have a example to help teach the software to either students or teachers.

Shank, P. (2009, May 5). The value of multimedia in learning. Retrieved from Think Tank: http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/thinktank/valuemedia/

Williamson, J. &. (2009). Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards. What Every K-12 Leader Should Know and Be Able to Do. Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education.