"The experience of participating in a story, as teller or audience, is typically that of being caught up in it while it is being told...
Stories convey meaning about the social context and identity of the teller and audience. However, stories also have an effect on that identity and context." - John McLeod
Since the dawn of time, storytelling has been a part of the human experience. From early man's cave drawings to the tall tales of the American South, stories are a mirror which show us where we've been, and shape where we are going as a society.
Sharing our experiences has the power to build bridges of understanding between cultures, and provide generational continuity in the circle of life.
Storytelling is also a powerful learning and teaching tool. The story form model provides a context in which teachers can bridge cognitive roadblocks, scaffold knowledge, and actively engage students in social learning activity.
But storytelling, in many communities, is becoming a "lost art."
In partnership with professional storytelling coaches around the country, YackPack has launched Storytelling U to teach and promote the art of storytelling.
Since the dawn of time, storytelling has been a part of the human experience. From early man's cave drawings to the tall tales of the American South, stories are a mirror which show us where we've been, and shape where we are going as a society.
Sharing our experiences has the power to build bridges of understanding between cultures, and provide generational continuity in the circle of life.
Storytelling is also a powerful learning and teaching tool. The story form model provides a context in which teachers can bridge cognitive roadblocks, scaffold knowledge, and actively engage students in social learning activity.
But storytelling, in many communities, is becoming a "lost art."
In partnership with professional storytelling coaches around the country, YackPack has launched Storytelling U to teach and promote the art of storytelling.
This is a wonderful (and free!) techno-constructivist opportunity for your students to learn the art of storytelling, engage in social activity, and learn how to use new technology.
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