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Digital StorytellingTrends/Issues in Technology1What are Digital Stories?Stories that are told through the use of digital toolsFocus on a specific topic or point of viewVary in length (most often 2-10 minutes)Can be used for any topic (history, personal narrative, math, retelling a story, etc.)

Contain a mixture of:Computer-based imagesTextRecorded audio narrationVideo clipsMusic

37 Elements of Story TellingFind your story. (what will get your point across best)Map your story. (how do you want to tell it)Capture your audiences attention right away, and keep it. (ex. Dramatic question)Tell your story from your unique point of view. (dont overload with information, just say important parts)Use fresh and vivid language (be clear and specific)Integrate emotion yours and the audiences. (create a tone and keep with it)Use your own voice, in the script and in the audio. (be sure to pace yourself)How Can I Use Digital Stories in my Classroom?Teacher Created UsesPre-teaching vocabularyBuilding background knowledgeReviewing newly learned conceptsAssessing student learningAssessing student technological skill developmentRetelling a story for ESL learnerStudent Created UsesDemonstrating learned contentRetelling informationSharing student workExecuting technological skillsCreating original productsBenefits of Digital StorytellingEncourages researchFosters critical thinking skillsEncourages students to write and to work at becoming better writersGives students a voiceTells a personal narrativeHelps students retain knowledge longerEnhances learning by encouraging students to communicate effectivelyHelps students make a connectionEncourages creativityWorks well with portfolio assessmentPromotes digital literacyExampleLong Vowel Sounds by Ms. Inabinets First Grade Class

ExampleDont Laugh at Me by Hope C.

Helpful SitesLittle Bird Tales Allows pictures to be loaded along with words and audio; user friendly; available on the app storeMicrosoft Word | Learning Guides Great guides available for teachers along with rubrics and templatesDigital Storytelling with the iPad Apps for storytelling (all-in-one, storyboarding/layout, scripting/writing, images, and audio)Discovery Education Provides a description, rubrics and storyboards, examples, and tools and resourcesVoice Thread Add images, video, and audio to build a storyVoice Thread For Education Wiki Support of teachers on how to use voice thread; separated by gradesLesson PlansDigital Wish A long list of lesson plans from grade K-12 using digital storytellingUnit Plan A week long unit plan using digital storytelling by having students create a storyScholastic A lesson plan of sharing culture through digital storytellingDigital Storytelling Worksheet A Microsoft Word document that is a prepared worksheet for students to write out the different parts that need to be in a digital storytellingReferencesEducational Uses of Digital StorytellingIncludes: Examples, Software, Essentials, Create, Evaluate, Web 2.0 & Links Microsoft in Education | Teaching GuidesDigital storytelling in the classroomIncludes: Rubrics, templates, and guidesExample Digital StorytellingScott County Student Digital Stories