Week 9 Activity #2

Of the several videos I watched, "Let's Call Her Michelle" was my favorite. Well, I don't know if favorite is the correct word; however, it is the one stuck with me the most.  The digital story is told from the viewpoint of a veteran nurse. Although she has cared for many patients over her 30 year career, the name of the patient she remembers she can't reveal due to privacy laws. She states, "Let's just call her Michelle." The video tells the emotional story of a young nurse who tasked with caring for a premature baby. Born at just over 4 lbs, "Michelle" was strong and the nurse was able to hold her. In a little over 2 months, she was healthy enough to be released from the hospital. When "Michelle" was 6 months old, she was killed by her father. The narrators voice is strong and captures your attention. However, I do not know how she made it through the story without crying. The soundtrack was a somber song and played sparingly. The story was the perfect length. It wasn't bogged down with useless facts or unnecessary information. The images stayed on the screen just the right amount of time and transititioned well with the story.

Overall this was an excellent digital story that met the seven elements for crafting an effective story.