Digital Storytelling is a terrific device that is being incorporated more and more by teachers and KLA's. For Yr 11 and 12 Multimedia digital storytelling plays a major role in a number of our classes. I find that not only do podcasts and vodcasts capture the students attention the whole design process behind creating these devices is essential for the students in all of their assesments and is a vital skill to compelete their major works. By creating these devices in year 11 the students are acquiring these vital skills whilst enjoying themselves at the same time. I also find that creating podcasts on certain topics and making them freely available helps students go over work in a new way if they have had trouble understanding this content earlier.
YouTube is also a device that we use constantly in Multimedia whether it be for tutorials, information on content or learning uploading skills. Whilst YouTube is a terrific device there are a number of pitfalls that must be avoided. When using YouTube as a resource it is imperative that students stay on task as whole lessons can be lost if students are allowed to surf for whatever videos they like. It is also important to look at the social and ethically issues involved with sites like YouTube. The ability for anybody to upload can lead to issues of bullying and incorrect information. Copyright also comes into play here as students must be careful if incorporating videos into their work.
As a class we also use YouTube to upload our own vodcasts dealing with particular issues that have been presented by students (mainly focusing on questions dealing with particular software).
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