Digital Storytelling
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Are you looking for new ways to engage your readers?
Are your readers seeking out new ways to experience reading?
Digital Storytelling is for you!
I’m more involved in the learning process!
I’m taking ownership of my learning!
Digital Storytelling uses computer-based tools to tell stories that focus on a given topic and from a particular point of view.
Digital stories usually include a assortment of computer-based images, text, audio,
video clips, and/or music.
Reference: http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/
What is Digital Storytelling?
• Technology is second-nature to the current generation of students in our classrooms
• Today’s students are more engaged in learning when interacting with technology
Why Digital Storytelling?
Digital storytelling allows for more freedom for students to use their imagination. When students are given a chance use
their creativity and imagination in constructing knowledge… meaningful connections to prior
knowledge and experiences bring learning to life!
Increased use of technology in the classroom takes advantage of
student abilities to interact with technology in a learning environment
Instruction becomes more student-centered
The teacher takes on more of a facilitator role
Students are more motivated than ever before
to read
to seek out ideas
to create
to explore
Students have complete control over design,
graphics, and other creative
elements
Students learn by reading, hearing, and interacting
with subject content.
• Pre-writing: brainstorming, collecting images, researching, outlining, and
storyboarding • Drafting: creating a script and developing
form • Revising: modifying images and organization
• Editing: timing, images, and narration • Publishing: the final product
The creative and learning processes come together through Storyboarding
Individual and cooperative learning through digital
storytelling
strengthens the learning community
helps students express themselves in a safe learning
environment
Creating and watching digital stories can play a positive role in the fundamentals of academics
and increase information literacy in students and teachers
Watch a story
unfold today!