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=LEVEL 3 ACTIVITY= == =Welcome! You are at Level 3 (Infusion) on the LoTi Framework. Teachers at this level emphasize higher order thinking and activities that incorporate digital tools, although tasks are still teacher directed. Students use digital tools in meaningful ways to prepare information and respond to curriculum.= Source: Moersch, C., Dr. //The LoTI Connection//. Retrieved from LoTI Inc. website: [] =Objectives:= =Activities:=
 * The teacher will develop and implement a unit of instruction on any content area using the digital storytelling model.
 * The teacher will create and use as blog with students as the storytelling unit is under way.
 * The teacher will partner with a colleague and teach him/her to use the digital storytelling model.
 * The teacher will showcase his work for parents, faculty and staff in his/her building.
 * Visit the [|Center for Digital Storytelling] and watch several digital stories. Review the [|Case Studies]for inspiration on how you can use the model in your classroom. When we meet as a group we will review the technical process for creating a digital story using PhotoStory.
 * Before the next class download [|PhotoStory]for you to explore on your home comptuer. It is very intuitive and easy to use. You will also need to get a copy of [|Audacity], a free audio editing program.
 * You will need to use a scanner and/or camera to make your digital story. Get a refresher [|here.]
 * Your next step is to setup a blog for use by you and your students during the course. You can use he blogging tool that is built in to your teacher website, or for a more robust blog get an [|Edublog] or [|Blogger]account for free. Get started by posting leading questions for your students and monitor the discussion daily.
 * Need some help setting up your blog? Watch the video below.
 * After your digital story and blog is complete you will need to partner with another teacher to share the digital storytelling model. You can do this at a grade level meeting, at a team meeting, or on-on-one. You will need to present your work and your colleagues work at our final session.

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