Content+Reflections+and+Digital+Stories

You will be creating five (5) personal reflections that demonstrate your knowledge of the subject matter from the text, lectures, and activities.toc

These are not summaries of the textbook. Instead each reflection is your opportunity to show the depth of your understanding of the concepts from the text. Since your have a word limit, spend time explaining your ideas in detail - avoid wasting words summarizing the chapter.

There are two parts to this assignment: =Part 1=
 * Write a reflection in the first person that expresses your thoughts and feelings about the chapters. Analyze what you have read and respond to the following:
 * Begin with an 3-5 sentence introductory paragraph that introduces what you will be talking about in the reflection.
 * For each chapter complete the following:
 * Choose one quote from the chapter and explain why it is important, useful, and/or interesting to a future teacher.
 * What new ideas, thoughts, or opinions have you reached as a result of reading this chapter? Use and cite (provide the page number from the text) specific passages from the text to support your position.
 * Choose one point or idea from the chapter and discuss how it would apply it to a classroom situation or experience. Include the grade level and subject.
 * End with a 3-5 sentence summary of your reflection on the chapters.


 * Limit yourself to a 250-300-word reflection **per chapter** - that's about 1 page double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-pt font, 1" margins


 * Create your reflection in Word. Make sure to double space between paragraphs.
 * Go to DropBox and submit your Reflection

=Part 2=
 * Using VoiceThread, create a short 1- to 2-minute Digital Story that summarizes your written reflection.
 * Title slide with your name, the chapters, course and section
 * Use a minimum of 2 or 3 images per chapter. On the references slide provide the author and website URL for each image.
 * Voice over each of the image slides. Your narration should be in the first person. Make your reflection personal and demonstrate how you have interacted with the material.
 * Do not include text to explain your reflection. Only the title slide and the references slide use text.
 * Post the VoiceThread URL to your Digital Story on your Portfolio page.

Check course schedule for the due dates.

DS Four and Five
Use an alternative technology for #4 and optional for #5.... Here are some videos of how to use the technology; you may also find other videos more specific to your needs on youtube as well.

Your options are:

yodio
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animoto

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xtranormal

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