"Tell Me a Story" Stop Motion: Where ELA and Art Meet

Outline

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Content: Introduction of presenters and brief overview of the presentation, objectives, and the significance of stop motion animation in education.
Engagement:
Icebreaker activity: Participants share their favorite childhood story or animation (pair-share).
Time: 5 minutes
2. Understanding Stop Motion Animation as a Pedagogical Tool (10 minutes)
Content: Definition of stop motion animation and its relevance in ELA and Art education.
Engagement:
Discussion: Participants share experiences with storytelling in their classrooms.
Show student made video clips showcasing creativity in stop motion examples in education.
Time: 10 minutes
3. Facilitating Student Collaboration and Creativity (10 minutes)
Content: Importance of collaboration in creating stop motion animations.
Engagement:
Group brainstorming session: Participants discuss potential themes and narratives for student projects.
Peer-to-peer sharing: Ideas for collaboration and team roles in animation projects.
Time: 10 minutes
4. Incorporating Technology-Enhanced Learning (15 minutes)
Content: Demonstration of technology tools (Stop Motion Studio app, iPads/tablets).
Engagement:
Hands-on activity: Participants explore the Stop Motion Studio app on their devices.
Live demo: Presenter animates a short scene, showing the step-by-step process (storyboarding/set/characters/filming).
Time: 15 minutes
5. Aligning with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) (5 minutes)
Content: Overview of relevant CCSS for ELA and Art and how stop motion fits.
Engagement:
Quick discussion: Participants brainstorm how to adapt their lesson plans to incorporate CCSS.
Time: 5 minutes
6. Immersive Experience: Hands-on Animation Project (10 minutes)
Content: Participants will storyboard and animate a short narrative.
Engagement:
Break into small groups: Each group creates a storyboard for a mini stop motion project.
Use tablets to animate their short stories, capturing images for a mini stop motion project.
Time: 10 minutes
7. Sharing and Feedback (5 minutes)
Content: Participants present their mini-animations.
Engagement:
Group sharing: Each group briefly shares their animated story.
Provide constructive feedback and celebrate creativity.
Time: 5 minutes
8. Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)
Content: Recap of key points, learning outcomes, and resources for further exploration.
Engagement:
Open the floor for questions and share additional resources for stop motion animation in education.
Time: 5 minutes

Summary of Engagement Tactics
Pair-share and Small Group Discussions: Encourage sharing personal experiences and collaborative idea generation.
Hands-on Activities: Foster engagement through device-based activities with the Stop Motion Studio app.
Live Demonstrations: Model processes and best practices in real-time to enhance understanding.
Peer Feedback: Cultivate a supportive environment for sharing work and receiving constructive feedback.

Supporting research

Articles:
Robin, B. R. (2008). Digital Storytelling: A Powerful Technology Tool for the 21st Century Classroom.

Sadik, A. (2008). Digital Storytelling: A Meaningful Technology-Integrated Approach for Engaging Learning Experiences.

Books:
Ohler, J. (2013). Digital Storytelling in the Classroom: New Media Pathways to Literacy, Learning, and Creativity.

Saldana, Z. (2018)
Filming Stop-Motion Animation (21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Makers as Innovators) Paperback – January 1, 2018