Present day students are submerged in technology and they are very comfortable and excited about new applications. Teachers on the other hand, are being exposed to new and novel ways of integrating technology into the teaching learning process in our local classrooms. Some years ago, the principal of a private secondary school in Port of Spain had the foresight to insist that his students be equipped with a laptop for classes. Now with the advent of every first form student having access to a laptop for the 2010- 2011 academic year, teachers can be assured that their training will not go in vain.
Recently I was alerted to the digital story board that can assist students in develop critical reading and writing skills. This tool gives students the opportunity to write detailed scripts that can later be produced as a movie. The greatest challenge for students creating story boards will be ensuring that enough information is supplied to the producer so that the movie is a reflection of the ideas which are documented on paper.
Story boards closely resembles comic strips, however detailed notes about the scenes, characters and camera manipulation are included so that the producer embraces the authors thoughts. The script is written then the student selects key points to highlight the essence of the story. These key points are drawn as panels and additional information about sounds, emotions, props and the story elements supplied so that the appropriate animations can be applied. These panels can then be made into a movie by using real characters or animations. Story Planner and Story Planner Pro are just two applications that can be sourced to assist students in achieving their goal.
Story boards challenge students to develop meaningful stories and also promote critical thinking. This tool will promote critical thinkers
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