Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity

Michael’s book is a valuable resource for educators interested in creating a deeper sense of purpose and community in the classroom. His wealth of teaching experience is evident and his expertise in the media arts allows these concepts to bleed over into any classroom and/or curriculum.In the age of artificial intelligence, educators seek novel ways to prevent cheating. By adopting alternative assessments such as those featuring storytelling at their core, students become captivated with creating projects and do not feel the need to take shortcuts or cheat. By developing assignments that will be shared with a greater audience outside the walls of the school, students take more pride in their work and recognize that it has the potential to impact society. Students are frequently taught the “what” and “when,” but Michael’s book provides pathways to teach the “why,” which is the most important question of all.Real examples of student work and teacher perspectives showcase the impact of storytelling projects while demonstrating procedures to implement these ideas.Educators who need an instant win can adopt one of his “Quick Win Projects to Try Tomorrow” found in Chapter 16. Once the taste of creativity and student achievement has been experienced, the teacher can dive in at the beginning of the book to develop a deeper understanding.I pre-ordered this book in October but just had to access the digital edition when it was released in December to help me brainstorm innovative ideas for my spring semester courses. A book so nice I bought it twice!

I was really excited for the release of this book! This is the type of book you can open to any chapter at any time and find something useful and useable. Definitely quick and easy tools and strategies that can easily be implemented to engage learners immediately. This makes including storytelling and engaging practices at every grade level, across the curriculum accessible to everyone!