My 1st digital story

This summer, I think it’s quite meaningful because I learnt a new way to present stories from Paul in his Digital Storytelling (DST) Workshop.  We can simply use Movie Makers or Photo Story 3 and the stories can be presented interestingly with nice background music and special effects. 

The first story I made is called You are Special written by Max Lucado.  This story is especially good for those who come from shattered families with poor self-image.  If you or your students are longing for important others to assure your self-worth and success, don’t hesitate to read this book!  I hope you will like it!

Dear Lord, do You love me?

Picture source: (Lucado, 1997, p.20)

Click here for my 1st DST http://ihome.cuhk.edu.hk/~s0803018/urspecial.wmv

Reflections on my 1st DST

Well, when I listened to my first digtal story again, I’ve found that there is still a lot of room for improvement.  At least two areas I should pay particular attention to:

I should…

1.  practise reading the scripts until I am fluent enough for recording and

2.  check the correct pronunciation of words especially proper nouns that I am not sure of (sorry for the mispronunciation of the name Eli, it should be pronounced as /elai/).

I really love the idea of making digital stories.  Since I’m not good at expressing myself, DST has actually helped me to express my feelings and thoughts.  It’s a brand-new, wonderful experience to me.

Source of pictures & story script:  Lucado, M.  (1997).  You are special.  Illinois: Crossway Books.