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media type="file" key="Digital Storytelling Action Book.wmv" **Title:** // Digital Camera: // // Action Book 2009 // ** Technology Standards Addressed ** : A. Technology and Society    c) Participate in class or small group lessons on how technology tools are used to meet personal needs B. Legal and Ethical Issues  d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab    rules, handling equipment with care)  A. Learning  for learning. a) Explore and use teacher selected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills  b) Explore teacher-selected, technology tools that enhance learning c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *  B. Collaboration   a) Participate in a class or small group lessons using technology for shared writing or language experience stories
 * Standard 2.0 ** – **Digital Citizenship** : Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety
 * 1) Explain how technology affects the students in their daily life
 * 1) Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
 * Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration ** : Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration
 * 1) Explore and use technology tools in an instructional setting
 * 1) Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to encourage collaboration

 <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial,Bold';"> a) Recognize that technology helps with communication at home b) Recognize that technology helps with communication at school
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Tahoma-Bold;">Standard 4.0 – Technology for Communication and Expression ** : Use technology to communicate information and express ideas using various media formats
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial,Bold';">A. Communication **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; msobidifontweight: bold; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial,Bold';">Explore how technology is used for communication

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; msobidifontweight: bold; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial,Bold';"> express ideas <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial,Bold';"> a) Use multimedia tools to express original ideas with print, drawings, digital images, sounds, and/or personal recordings <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">   Description:    The //Action Book 2009// was an extension lesson of the prekindergarten curriculum unit //Let’s Move//. The children were given several action word choices that began with the same letter of his or her name. The digital camera was used to take pictures of each child performing his or her action word movement. Once the pictures were taken, the pictures were then put into a book format. Each child was to write his or her name and the action word he or she was performing. The still photos were then turned into a movie by using the Microsoft Photo Story 3 program.   Reflection:   In the past, I have used the digital camera to take pictures so that I could record events both in and out of the classroom as well as make simple story books. The paper version of **//The//** **//Action Book 2009//** is a well sought after book in the classroom. The children often argue who will have the book next. Using the Microsoft Photo Story 3 program in addition to the digital camera, I was able to transform a simple paper book into, according to the children, something “awesome”. The children not only loved watching themselves on the screen but were very excited to have the opportunity to wear the microphone headset to record their phrases. On several occasions, the children have asked to watch the movie version of **//The Action Book 2009.//** Allowing the children to describe what they were doing in the photos allowed each child to develop his or her language skills. This also allowed me to collect language data on the child. I was able to see which child was using –ing on the end of his or her action word and who was able to repeat a phrase. In the future, I hope to increase the amount of stories that I use in the classroom. The children always seem to enjoy the books they make more so than the professionally written and illustrated books. The children are excited about showing their ownership over the story.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial,Bold';">B. Expression **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; msobidifontweight: bold; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial,Bold';">Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to

<span style="text-align: center; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial,Bold';">** media type="custom" key="3953369" width="100" height="94" Title: ** // Digital Camera: // // The Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly // <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma-Bold;">A. Technology and Society c) Participate in class or small group lessons on how technology tools are used to meet personal needs  <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">B. Legal and Ethical Issues <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';"> d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">   rules, handling equipment with care) <span style="font-family: Tahoma-Bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Tahoma-Bold; msotabcount: 1;">A <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">. Learning <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;"> for learning. a) Explore and use teacher selected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills  b) Explore teacher-selected, technology tools that enhance learning c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *  <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">B. Collaboration <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">  a) Participate in a class or small group lessons using technology for shared writing or language experience stories <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; msobidifontfamily: 'Arial,Bold'; msotabcount: 1;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';"> **<span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">A. Communication ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">1. Explore how technology is used for communication a) Recognize that technology helps with communication at home b) Recognize that technology helps with communication at school <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';"> e xpress ideas <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; font-size: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';"> a) Use multimedia tools to express original ideas with print, drawings, digital images, sounds, and/or personal recordings <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">  Description:  The //The Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly// was an extension lesson of the prekindergarten curriculum unit //Let’s Move//. The curriculum focused on the different ways people, animals and bugs can move. During the course of this unit, the children read the book, //The Very Hungry Caterpillar// by Eric Carle. This storybook provided the children a simple illustration of how a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly. A few days after reading the story, the children were able to see real Monarch caterpillars in action. In our classroom, we had 14 Monarch caterpillars in a cage. Every day the children were able to observe the changes that occurred. The children were able to watch the caterpillars eat the Milkweed plants and grow bigger. The children watched the caterpillars crawl up to the top of the cage and get into the position that it needed to spin the chrysalis. Once the caterpillars were in the chrysalis, the children documented the 14 days that it took for the butterfly to come out. The life cycle of the Monarch butterfly was documented by using the digital camera. The pictures were then shown to the class and used in a sequencing activity. The children helped put the pictures in the correct order once the pictures were placed in the Microsoft PhotoStory program. Reflection: Having the opportunity to view the caterpillars and butterflies in real life is always a preference when teaching young children the life cycle of a Monarch caterpillar however; sometimes it is not always possible to have the real thing. The still pictures and the photostory that was created allows for numerous opportunities to talk about the life cycle, also meeting the various learning styles of the young children. Not only are the young children seeing the various stages of the life cycle, the children are also hearing the life cycle described to them. This particular photostory, //The Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly// can be used as an introduction lesson to the butterflies as well as a follow-up lesson. Although I believe the children enjoyed watching the photostory about the butterflies, I think they enjoyed hearing their teacher talking on the video more. Constantly throughout the video, the children would say, “That’s you, Mrs. New.”
 * Technology Standards Addressed ** :
 * Standard 2.0** – **Digital Citizenship**: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety
 * 1) Explain how technology affects the students in their daily life
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information
 * Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration**: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt;">Explore and use technology tools in an instructional setting
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to encourage collaboration
 * Standard 4.0 – Technology for Communication and Expression ** : Use technology to communicate information and express ideas using various media formats
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">B. Expression **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold';">Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to