Digital Storytelling

By Larisa Kivett

What is digital storytelling?

Digital storytelling is using technology and media to bring a story to life.

Reasons to use digital storytelling in your classroom

Promote creative and higher-order thinking

Increase information literacy

Improve communication skills

Foster teamwork and collaboration

Acquire skills needed for the workforce

What makes up a digital story?

computer-based images

text

recorded audio narration

video clips and/or music.Picture from

http://photostory3.pbworks.com/f/1194458098/photostory.jpg

How long should a digital story be?

Digital stories come in various lengths, however most of the stories used in education are generally between two and ten minutes in duration.

What can be the topic for a digital story?

Personal tales

Historical events

Your community

Any educational subject

…basically anything your heart desires!

Watch this video on the evolution of storytelling:

Click on link below picture to watch video:

Before Afterhttp://vimeo.com/6751634

What are some programs that can

be used to create a digital story?

Microsoft Photo Story

Mixbook

Quicktime

Power Point

Photosynth

Image Blender

iMovie

MovieMaker

Photo used under Creative Commons

from jessica mullen

Digital Storytelling

Original Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicamullen/6988419923/