A "storyboard is an element to capture and refine ideas, not to creat them". I completely agree with this statement, because the storyboard to me, is like a planning template to use before publishing. There are many different styles of storyboarding that people may use. Traditionally, more people are prone to just using paper for their storyboarding, but those adventurous types are choosing more technical versions of storyboarding like PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and MS Organization Chart. All of these technical versions of storyboarding are set up the same as a paper format, but you are able to make changes at the click of a button. According to one article, when creating your storyboard it is important to follow these four steps:
- "Be Creative"
- "Be original"
- "Change your Mind"...so important
- "Have fun"
Multimedia Planning
I really liked the storyboard using Inspiration. What a great visual representation to model for our students as to what we are thinking and planning. I have used MovieMaker in the past, but never had a step-by-step tutorial to help guide me through the steps. I was basically self taught. Now that I have a stronger understanding on how to use this program, I think that my next project will have a better flow. Aristotle states, "to persuade, you need to appeal to emotion, reason, and personal credibility". This statement says it all! As educators, it is our job to appeal to all aspects of learning and learning modalities. The Beyond Bullets Point PowerPoint was a great way to help create your ideas as well as have a notes page, so as you go about preparing your presentation, you are also preparing what you plan on saying during your presentation using the Notes Page.
I can't wait to get started!!
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Amanda--
I loved your use of the word "template" to describe storyboarding. It just clicked so well in my mind and actually served to get me excited about storyboarding, rather than just doing one because I am "supposed to."
A template implies adding thoughts and design elements to make something more interesting. It gave me the idea of adding creativity rather than just scaling down your ideas to fit into a box.
Thanks!
I'm one of those who has usually used paper and peancil. I am going to be more "adventurous", as you put it, from now on. I think I will create my storyboads using Inspiration and Word to start.
I love your enthusiasm! If more of us shared that enthusiasm, wouldn't we make some great changes? I also liked the idea of storyboarding. I admit it is not something I did before taking this class. I just planned things in my head, and of course many times things didn't turn out they way I liked. It is a good skill to teach to kids. They too will value and appreciate their end result.
I agree that quote from Aristole does say it all. As edcuators we do need to appeal to all learners by using a variety of differnt techniques and methods. I have never used a storyboard before but I do think that it makes sense to use it when you are planning and it will help create a much better presentation.
You are so enthusiastic and make others feel the same way! I've always been one to jump in and start the project, who needs to plan? I do!
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