I think that it is crazy that the beginning of changing styles of communicating was started in the time of Socrates and Plato (Beyond Words). Even though that was so long ago, it plays so well into the world that we live in today. I wonder what they would think if they saw the world as it is now? They were pushing for the use of the written word, and now we are pushing for the technology of word beyond what is written.
With the way that education and technology has advanced over the years, it is required for students to have quite an extensive knowledge to succeed in school. They have to use technology for almost every part of their day. A great way for students to express their knowledge and use technology is by digital story telling (Beyond Words). Students are able to communicate and express their ideas in more creative ways then just a pen and paper. They are able to use different images, sound, voiceovers, videos, etc. to help make their idea more interesting. It encourages students to become more involved in the activity. It is also better than just a normal slide show (Beyond words).
The author has the goal of keeping their audience entertained from beginning to end (Beyond Words). Teachers can use this technology to ensure that their students are gaining full understanding of each topic discussed and presented. Information should be showing, not telling the audience (Beyond Words).
I could definitely use digital story telling in the classroom. We could go over things that they would not normally be able to have access to. SUch as things in other countries, digitial field trips, etc. I think that the best way I could use it as well would be a nice change from the normal lecture or power point! It will keep the students interests.
Overall, I believe that digital story telling can be a gateway into the future for students and technology. It is amazing how far we have come since Socrates and Plato. I wonder what the future will think of us?
