Chapter 13

The Educator's Christmas List:

This was a very interesting chapter for a few reasons. First, I like the way he addressed the reader in a very straight forward manner. The information was in list format, which I think was appropriate in this instance. There was enough information to allow the reader to get started in the right direction and pursue the information further depending on their individual situation and needs. Second, I think it was great that he included such a wide range of options. He included everything in terms of sound equipment, from the built-in microphone on a laptop to a boom microphone for professional-grade sound.

I think it is important to give teachers some sort of idea for the future. While they may only have a very limited budget and no administrative support when they start, Ohler is showing them they can still start this kind of a program. He is also showing them that once it starts going, there are amazing places you can take the program to create some very professional material, which in turn creates an even bigger buzz for additional support. Ohler said it perfectly in his "motto"

"One eye focused on today's classroom, the other looking down the road."

Jason B. Ohler. Digital Storytelling in the Classroom: New Media Pathways to Literacy, Learning, and Creativity (p. 167). Kindle Edition.

The educational community needs more resources like the one Ohler provides; to not only recommend the software needed for different projects, but to offer advice on how to apply it to the classroom, including the "pros and cons." Thank you Ohler!