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Edutopia Article - A simple framework can help upper elementary students find the perfect method to share their learning with their classmates.
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Article from Creative Educator - "Digital storytelling is a powerful way to connect young learners to reading, writing, and digital literacy. While students in the primary grades may be more likely to watch stories than read and write their own, today’s digital tools make it easy for these emerging writers to create and publish their own stories."
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