digital Stories

I like the idea of digital stories.  I think that they are a great way for students to express themselves through a project. This will make thier assignments relevant to them on their level. It is a great way for them to break into using material and creating things that will get them into technology. Students will be able to function in the worls outside of school.
I like the idea of students creating a digital story in response to a book that we have read in class and making text to self connections through one. I also think that it would be a great way to do a research paper. I know that my students will need to know how to write papers, but it is also important that my students know how to create digital stories.
I liked doing the research on the different topics. I think that it is very important to know the different copyright laws and all the different acts so that you don't have to worry about getting slapped with a lawsuit for copyright infringement. This is a great way to cover your butt. I found a lot of sites out there that are free domain so you can use the images and music without the worry of copyright.
I think that this assignment is a must if students are going to create digital stories. I like that you and your students can publish your digital story through a website that will protect your story and also so that someone else can use your story and maybe adapt it a little, but you still get credit for it.
All-in-all I think that digital stories is a great way for students to do an assignment and also so that students can learn about the different copyright laws and acts and how they protect artists.