I can empathize with you about working with students who are not as verbal about or comfortable with the project as Urban kids usually are. I, as well as the instructors after me, who have gone to the schools in India where we conduct our digital storytelling project, have each encountered similar barriers. These concepts are overwhelmingly new in the beginning stages.

I think you’ll find that amazing things happen once the students are hooked up to the mic and put on the spot. They will definitely find their voices. The “explaining/exposition” part of the learning process is always the most difficult. Once you get to the hands-on, creativity and capability starts to fly.

Looking forward to reading more,
Piya