Presenters
Danielle's passion for educational technology began in 1997 when all she had access to was a computer in a closet of the media center with Internet. As a former technology coach, DEN STAR, DEN Leader and member of other educational organizations, she has learned the power of networking. Danielle collaborates with Heather on various classroom activities throughout the year. She has presented at FETC, SCEDTech, GAETC, Creative Constructor and ISTE for the last 20 years.
Debbie Bohanan has taught for over 30 years in Osceola County, FL. She has worked with students from K-12 grade. She is currently teaching digital video at an at-risk school for students in grades 8-12. Debbie holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Education Media Design and Technology, is a national board certified teacher for over 20 years, ESOL Endorsed and certified in Technology (6-12). Her networks include the Discovery Educator Network and Leadership Council, MIE, TIE, Nourished Teachers and the ISTE Digital Storytelling Network. She has presented at FETC, ISTE Live, and Creative Constructor Lab.
Jeff Bradburyis an ISTE Award Winning and globally-recognized educator, educational broadcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur whose powerful message has inspired thousands of educators through the TeacherCast Educational Network.
Educational Technology Consultant
Janet is an educational technology consultant with experience as a classroom teacher, instructional technology coordinator, and adjunct professor. Her passion for assisting educators learn new strategies for successfully integrating technology into their curriculum has provided her with many opportunities to present at national, state, and local conferences and in school districts throughout the United States. She has co-authored four books on technology integration and professional development. Janet served in various positions for the TCEA Board of Directors and was awarded ISTE’s Making It Happen award given to leaders in educational technology. Also, Janet was an ISTE Featured Voice in 2020.
Charlie Fitzpatrick has been K12 Education Manager for Esri, makers of GIS software, since 1992. In this role, he works with K12 students, teachers, and leaders of education and policy in schools, districts, and states, helping them grasp why and how to take advantage of Esri's offer of software and learning resources free to K12 schools for instructional use. Prior to Esri, Charlie taught social studies in grades 7-12 for 15 years, mostly 8th grade geography.
Professional Development. Gifted Ed, Tech Integration, Regular Ed
Julie Jaeger, PD Coach/Consultant, Veteran Elem-MS educator, Tech Integrator, and Gifted Instructor, enjoys bringing "a-ha" moments and higher order thinking via Tech Integration, Differentiated Instruction, Digital StoryTelling, and Curriculum Enrichment using Critical Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, and Questioning. Authored "I-imagine Dares Students to be Their Best Selves" (ISTE Learning and Leading, June/July 2013) and received the 2016 Digital StoryTelling Creativity Leadership Award. Currently ISTE Community Leader and ND Association for Gifted Children Board member. Former Chair of the ISTE Digital StoryTelling Network. Holds an MS in Education with Technology Integration and Credential in Gifted Education.
I am the Instructional Media/Technology/CTE-STEM Teacher at Aurora Frontier P-8 in Aurora Colorado and an educator for 30 years. I am part of the ISTE Community Leader and In 2019 she became an ISTE Certified educator.
I have presented at ISTE: 2010-2022. Colorado InnEdCo conferences: 2010-2022. Recognitions: ISTE Certified Educator, InnEdCO Ambassador, 2020 ISTE Digitial Storytelling Network Creativity and Leadership Award Winner, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Microsoft Certified Teacher, Google Level 1 & 2 Certified Teacher, Certified Google Teacher Leader, IBM AI Certified Educator, Adobe Certified Educator, EdPuzzle Certified Educator, FlipGrid Certified Educator.
Script Supervisor/Production Manager
PiePie Productions
Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and he specializes in using technology to promote student inquiry and engagement. Over the past seventeen years of teaching, these interests have given him the chance to represent his class all around the world, including a National Geographic fellowship to Antarctica in 2018. Donnie is also the host of Teachers Passing Notes, Gen-Z Media’s podcast created for educators.
Digital Learning Coach/Digital Media Teacher
Erika is a Digital Learning Coach and a 6-8 as Digital Media Teacher specializing in Green Screen and Video Production. In her 30th year, she has created and presented district-wide Mindfulness Professional Development and serves as a leader on the SEL Core District Team.
Dubbed “Green Screen Gal”, Erika shares her passions through professional development and online courses. She has hosted webinars for Wakelet, WeVideo, Adobe, and presented in educational summits, podcasts, and LIVE webinars. Erika also hosted the Green Screen Summit in July 2021 and recently was featured on the cover of the of Ed Tech K12 Magazine.
Georgia Terlaje has taught for 34 years and is currently and instructional coach for Palm Springs Unified. She has used digital storytelling as an instructional strategy for 12 years and has presented on the topic at both regional and national conferences. She was also instrumental in creating PSUSD’s first elementary film festival that is now in it’s 4th year. Georgia is also a teacher-consultant for DIGICOM Learning. In this role, she is a lead instructor for professional development courses for teachers in the area of digital storytelling. Georgia has a digital storytelling podcast, “Storytelling Saves the World”.
Session description
Come play and explore multiple formats/genres of digital storytelling and tools that make magic happen. Interact with cross-curricular activities that inspire creativity and complex thinking and that guide students to discover that stories can be found everywhere. Learn how to foster the power of story and lead students to meaningful, purposeful products!
Purpose & objective
Purpose:
Provide attendees with a rich experience in the power of story and the higher level thinking and planning required to produce a final DigStrTelling product. Provide attendees an opportunity to explore multiple formats, genre, tools, and applications through the presentations and interactive sandbox provided at the Digital StoryTelling Playground.
Objectives:
Attendees will:
• have a better understanding that StoryTelling is a the heart of the Digital StoryTelling process and it is more than just a multimedia production.
• recognize the power of story and how it elevates learning with sticking power
• recognize how storytelling done digitally involves higher order thinking, planning and critical evaluation throughout the entire process.
• recognize that stories can be found everywhere
• have access to numerous activities and ideas they will be able to implement with their students
• have access to resources to assist them in the Digital StoryTelling process
• experience numerous genre and tools used in the DigStrTell process
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Outline
Presentation Stages will focus on StoryTelling done Digitally Powerful Integrations and the Essentials for Educators to Start Students with DigStrTelling
Sandbox Tables will focus on integrations that are easy to implement and provide attendees opportunities to explore various genre and the tools for Digital Storytelling production
Presentation Stage 1 Thru the Lens….the Power of Story (Genre - Backwards Design Starting with End in Mind) Topics below are being considered.
Telling Others Stories Documentaries, News, Podcasts
Promoting a Cause PBL, Campaigns, BookTrailers
NonFiction Narratives - Docudramas
Visual StoryTelling - Using Imagery to Inspire and Share Story
Presentation Stage 2 Essentials to StoryTelling done Digitally Topics below are being considered.
Finding Story - Step Inside and other story Starter Ideas
Power of StoryBoard - planning and creating your Screenplay
Production Tips and Tricks - Same Story different tool
Educator Support Resources and Copyright
Sandbox Tables will focus on integration activities easy to implement and provide attendees to explore a variety of genre and the tools used for DigStrTelling production. (will include some from the list below)
Each will have interactive options to “Choose a Task and do…..
Movie Making
Comics
Animation and VR
Green Screen
Publishing - author
Audio Stories - Story on Tape, Podcast, etc
PaperSlide Stories
Starting Story and StoryBoard
Visual StoryTelling Imagery and a 6 word stories
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Supporting research
Bernajean Porter: The Art of Digital StoryTelling www.digitales.us "Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum | Creative Educator." 2008. 27 Sep. 2015
Ohler, Jason B. Digital storytelling in the classroom: New media pathways to literacy, learning, and creativity. Corwin Press, 2013, Sessoms, Diallo. “Stories keep memories alive. Your life stories as well as your family’s stories about he most memorable life experiences are worth preserving.”
Paige Baggett: Top three levels of Benjamin Blooms Taxonomy revised (Anderson, Krathwohl 2001) look at elevated thinking as analyzing, evaluating and creating which are essential parts of the decision making StoryBoard Phase of the Digital StoryTelling process. Use of verbs instead of nouns puts Blooms into action which is exactly what the Storyboard is...the action and planning behind the product.
Anderson/Krathwohl The Second Principal http://thesecondprinciple.com/teaching-essentials/beyond-bloom-cognitive-taxonomy-revised/ Krathwohl A Revision of Blooms http://www.unco.edu/cetl/sir/stating_outcome/documents/krathwohl.pdf
Harvard Business Review looks at StoryTelling as an integral connection compared to a multi media ppt presentation without story at its core and suggest that “character-driven stories with emotional content result in a better understanding of the key points a speaker wishes to make and enable better recall of these points weeks later. In terms of making impact, this blows the standard PowerPoint presentation to bits. .
(Zak, Why Your Brain Loves a Good Story 2014) Digital StoryTelling requires intention and meaning making. Understanding the essence of story and its ability to make meaning happen for all is at the heart of Digital StoryTelling. The media is not what is important...the story is!! “If you can harness imagination and the principles of a well-told story, then you get people rising to their feet amid thunderous applause instead of yawning and ignoring you.” (Harvard Business Review, Storytelling That Moves People, Fryer, 2003)
ASCD: Understanding How Young Children Learn Children Learn Through Story) Children understand the concept of story for the purpose of learning. Merilee Sprenger: How to Teach so Students Remember, brain research shows us that learning needs connections...memories..something to stick to. Stories create memories and connections that influence memory. ....understanding of the brain structures that influence memory, and learn how teachers can promote better recall for daily classroom learning, high-stakes tests, and beyond.
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