Digital Storytelling using Tablets
Video Overview
A Senior Infant teacher demonstrates how she uses tablets with her class. In this video the pupils use the Toontastic App to create their own story. They are engaged in sequencing, creativity and problem-solving. The teacher uses a staged approach when introducing ICT to the classroom.
Description
A class teacher demonstrates how she uses tablets with her class. The lesson begins as a whole class story circle. The pupils then use the Toontastic App to create their own story. This is excellent for visual learners. Pupils are engaged in sequencing, creativity and problem-solving. The teacher uses a staged approach when introducing ICT to the classroom. This begins with 1 or 2 stations with a few iPads and gradually incorporated to all stations and pupils.
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Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (1. Learner Outcomes)
- 1.1 Pupils use appropriate digital technologies to foster active, creative and critical engagement in attaining challenging learning outcomes.
- 1.3 Pupils use digital technologies in highly effective ways to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in accordance with the content objectives, learning outcomes, skills and concepts of the Primary School Curriculum.
Teaching & Learning (3. Teachers’ Individual Practice)
- 3.1 The teacher has the requisite subject knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and classroom management skills.
- Teachers use a range of digital technologies to design learning and assessment activities for their pupils.
- Teachers design or adapt learning experiences that incorporate digital technologies and make learning activities relevant and meaningful to support pupils’ learning. When teachers use digital learning activities, they evaluate their effectiveness, and revise their teaching strategies accordingly.
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