IR Project #1- Digital Storytelling

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

http://www.mixbook.com/photo-books/education/murder-on-the-orient-express-4947137

Answer the following questions:
1. Describe the overall jist behind your Project (include which Web 2.0 tool you chose). What were you trying to show about your book/story? What were 2 of your most meaningful or descriptive parts to your Project?

I used mix book to create a case file. Since my book was a mystery, I decided that making a case file would be the best way to address th project requirements. I was trying to show that my book involved several clues that led to the conclusion of the murder case. The narrator of the story was a detective who was very perceptive which is why I thought a case file would be a great choice. The two most meaningful parts of my project was the case summary, where I tell the begining of the stroy, up to the murder. The second most meaningful aspect was the evidence section. This was where I took evidence from the story, including pictures and quotes, and compiled them together. This looks like a realistic case file.


2. What did you think about using the tool you chose, and what did you learn while using this Web 2.0 tool? Did you like synthesizing your IR book in this manner?

I liked the mix book tool. I learned how to use the basics of the site. I also learned that some of the things you can do are interesting, but limited. I enjoyed synthesizing my IR book but maybe a hard copy would have been more effective.

3. Overall, did you enjoy the novel you chose? Why or why not? What type of novel might you pick for the 2nd m.p.?

Overall, I enjoyed the IR book in the end. At points, the books became a little slow to me, but the ending helped me enjoy it more. I think I would like a novel with more action in the second m.p..