Week 3
We shared our 100 word map digital story scripts with the group and put them in our Google Maps
This week each of us brought a photo of the story, or an item related to the digital story, to share with the group. During the workshop we sat in a circle so that we could hear each person’s voice clearly. This is something I have rarely experienced in my previous learning experiences. So at first I was nervous because I had to share my story and feelings in front of everyone. But after a while, hearing other people’s story scripts, so real and lovely, I relaxed. I shared a story about sitting on the beach in Xiamen last summer talking with my hairdresser. I think the joy of life is brought about by the little moments, the little moments that heal me. I was intrigued by the digital stories of the group members. For example, Fire shared a story about her and I cooking together in the dormitory, the details of which made me feel warm and the small things that I usually find mundane came to the surface in one scene.
What I liked most about the story sharing session was that after each person had shared, other students would ask questions or talk about their own feelings. I felt that in these frenetic and fast-paced times, it was really memorable and appreciated that someone listened to my stories and feelings.
But the first time I wrote a digital script, I didn’t have enough skills in conceptualising the story and therefore didn’t find it engaging enough, so after the discussion, I asked my teacher for advice on how to make the story seem more engaging. Later, I found it an interesting process to record my story and find ways to make it logically structured and creative.
As Jason (2006) would said, digital story’s technologies give voice to a number of otherwise quiet students and to students whose skills don’t fit the usual academic mold. But As the technology becomes more powerful, their stories become weaker, illustrating the truth of the saying ―What happens when you give a bad guitar player a bigger amplifier? The problem for many students is their focus on the power of the technology rather than the power of their stories. So when I create digital stories, I will focus on refining the details of the content.
Reference:
Jason, O. (2006) ‘The World of Digital Storytelling’, educational leader, January, pp. 44–47.
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