This study investigates the use of Digital Storytelling as an intervention to improve the academic performance and social interactions of a sixth grade student with High-Functioning Autism.
Qualitative methodology, using an inductive approach informed by grounded theory, was employed throughout this exploratory case study. Three separate data sources, consisting of document analysis, interviews, and participant observation, contributed to the findings of this study. Triangulation of inquiry methods enhanced the validity and rigor of this investigation.
The findings from this inquiry indicate that Digital Storytelling was beneficial to the participant in this exploratory case study. Engaged student processes and critical analysis of writing was observed throughout this intervention. The flexibility of Digital Storytelling was responsive to the learning style of preference of the participant in this study.
Implications from this investigation are discussed at length. Recommendations are given for future efforts to replicate and expand the findings of this study.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LSU/oai:etd.lsu.edu:etd-11122008-074526 |
| Date | 13 November 2008 |
| Creators | Daigle, Brent A. |
| Contributors | Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell, Earl Cheek, Teresa Buchanan, Renee Casbergue, Loren Marks |
| Publisher | LSU |
| Source Sets | Louisiana State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-11122008-074526/ |
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