Reading #9

In a blog posting, copy and paste a quote from the text that have moved you in some way (i.e. surprised, confused, disagree, strongly agree). Then in about 100-150 words state why you have selected the quote. Then find an article, video, podcast, blog posting, image related to what you have read and link to it or embed it in your Blog. Describe the resources and a brief explanation of how it is connected to the reading. 

"In the organization of learning in the digital-storytelling activity, the children were the central decision makers in choosing a story around their interests and ideas."
When I was first introduced to this activity, my initial response was how this could be related to math.  But after more reading and understanding, I began to realize this activity is to help me as the teacher get to know my students.  Each kid has a lifestyle that is different to that person.  Teachers have the privilege of coming in contact with many personalities.  We also can affect the students in a positive way. 
When this project would be assigned, the students get to choose what information they want to share in order for others to get to know them.   Giving students a sense of choice is one way to really relate to them.  I need to make the students feel important so that they want to learn and better their future.  The digital story activity is one tool that can help do that. 

Resource:

This quote I found when I Googled the phrase "giving students choices in the classroom."  This is related to my quote I chose from the text.  Good teachers will impact students.  Getting to know the students is a great practice that will show the students how much the teacher cares about them. 











Avila, J., & Pandya, J. (2013). Critical digital literacies as social praxis. (Vol. 54). New York: NY: Peter Lang Publishing Inc.