Story

Not just argument but also STORY.
When our lives are brimming with information and data, it's not enough to marshal an effective argument. Someone somewhere will inevitably track down a counterpoint to rebut your point. The essence of persuasion, communication, and self-understanding has become the ability also to fashion a compelling narrative. [Daniel H. Pink, //A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future// (Penguin Books, 2006), 65 - 66.]

Tell a Tale
Take a look at the Lincoln Principles on Innovation on the Home Page. Illustrate what one of them means to you by telling a story - with a beginning, a middle, and an end. Share your story in writing or orally.
 * ~ Our Stories: Write your story below or record it using Audacity, PowerPoint, Photo Story 3, or Garageband and insert it in the chart. ||
 * **Kevin** - He had a story about a teacher observation that went badly. He talked about planning lessons. One failure didn't taint you. Leslie- In class her science labs were with the greenhouse. She later found out that the greenhouse gasses were missing. Lauren- My focus group for Pre-K feels very valued because all of their ideas are welcome when curriculum writing. ||
 * **Sue, Amanda, Mike, & Debbie C**. - Lincoln Movie ||




 * ~ ==== ** What role does STORYTELLING play in our schools? How do we build it into the curriculum? ** ==== ||
 * 1. Storytelling builds authenticity and sets a purpose for learning. Storytelling can be a format and a skill. ||
 * 2. Storytelling helps students make connections to real-world examples and problems. ||
 * 3. Storytelling increases student engagement. ||
 * 4. Storytelling encourages respect for diversity through personal stories shared. ||
 * 5. Storytelling allows you to know your learner. ||

Need some ideas? Check out these resources:
 * Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling
 * I Used to Believe
 * Storytelling: Oral Traditions Learning Center [ECHO - Education through Cultural & Historic Organizations]
 * The Center for Digital Storytelling
 * The Importance of Storytelling in Creative Leadership
 * What is Digital Storytelling


 * ~ What techniques, strategies, or activities might we use with students to help them encourage STORYTELLING to support innovation? ||
 * 1. Storyboarding with //Comic Life// ||
 * 2.Sketch to Stretch ||
 * 3. Build powerpoints, role playing, using props ||
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