The digital story is a great way for me to learn about the multiple learning styles my students may have. The term cultural deficit refers to the negative thoughts and beliefs of a person abilities and skills due to where they are from (Irizarry, 2011). Addressing multiple learning styles overcomes the idea of having a cultural deficit. Rather than looking at my students as having a deficit I need to realize they have a different way grasping a specific topic.
By having the students create their own digital story with little limitations, it allows them to express themselves and their culture. As mentioned in the article Tall Tales of Appalachia smart, thought they didn't belong in college because they were hillbillies solely due to where they were from (O’Brien, 2003). If students have a strong sense of cultural pride they will never have this feeling. If students have cultural pride this can be viewed as a cultural capital due to the students using the resources that are accessible to them and knowing their strengths.
While a student creates their digital story, they open themselves up to building a community within the classroom. As the students watch others digital story’s they begin to see the similarities they have with each other. By the students feeling a sense of community they will be able to receive a richer education (Moll). Not only will the students feel like they have a better understanding of their peers but they will also feel a connection with them. With this connection they will feel more comfortable to ask for help from each other and help each other. I view this sense of community as a cultural capital due to the fact that a students feel they have a support system because of their relationship with each other.
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