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Week 5: Story Planning Progress

Progress on My Digital Story My digital story, Voices of Multilingual Learners , is progressing well. The script is nearly complete, and I have finalized the structure for each scene, from the opening narration to the students’ personal reflections. Currently, one student’s full script (Ilse) is written, and I already recorded the interviews with the other two students, Nermina and Mohammad. I am working transcribing their responses. I plan to capture classroom footage and student interactions within the next week. To be prepared to share during Week 7, I will finalize all video clips, add subtitles and captions for accessibility, and edit the story using iMovie or CapCut , as noted in my production notes. I may need some assistance with fine-tuning transitions, music selection, and ensuring the final video meets accessibility standards such as clear audio, captions, and pacing. Application Tools and Production Resources This week’s resources provided helpful insight into the variet...
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Week 3: The Voices of Multilingual Learners

  Voices of Multilingual Learners For my digital storytelling project, I would like to create a story titled Voices of Multilingual Learners . The story will center on three middle school students who are in the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education program and whose first languages are not English. Each student will share their personal experiences learning English, navigating a new culture, and finding their place within the school community. The film will be created by compiling interview responses from students using guiding questions that invite them to reflect on their challenges, strengths, and hopes for the future. The purpose of this project is to build empathy among educators and highlight the resilience and potential of multilingual learners. Type and Purpose of the Story This project takes the form of a short documentary that combines personal storytelling with a message of social awareness. According to Brailas (2016), digital storytelling helps individual...
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Week 2: "The Story of Stuff"

          The Story of Stuff really challenges us to think about how our daily choices connect to bigger environmental and social issues. The video breaks down the “stuff” cycle: extraction, production, distribution, consumption, and disposal, and shows how each step affects people and the planet. What makes it especially powerful is how it uses digital storytelling to blend facts, visuals, and a clear narrative that pulls the viewer in emotionally while also encouraging reflection and action.           Lambert (2010) describes digital storytelling as a “personal, emotional, and visual process,” and that’s exactly what this video accomplishes. It goes beyond simply explaining information and instead connects viewers to the issue on a human level. Robin (2006) also points out that digital storytelling works so well in education because it combines emotional engagement with critical thinking. Similarly, Luschen (2014) explains ...
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Week 1

    My name is Kelli Bier, and I teach at Skyview Middle School in District 49, Colorado Springs. I currently work as a Broadcasting Teacher and Educational Technology Specialist, where I help students learn all about planning and producing a weekly broadcast for the school. My students write scripts, film, and edit their own school news segments, and I also help support teachers with technology integration and digital learning. This year, I’m excited to be mentoring new teachers as well. I love being in a role where I can combine my passion for creativity, technology, and teaching. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder and two Master’s degrees from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, one in Curriculum and Instruction and another in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I recently completed a graduate certificate in Instructional Coaching from Grand Canyon University and I am now working...
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Location: Colorado, USA
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