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Digital Storytelling
Shawn BrandtTechnology Integration Specialist
New Prague Area Schoolswww.np.k12.mn.us/TechIntegration
What is Digital Storytelling?What is Digital Storytelling?
• Using a story to present information…
• The use of computers, pictures, video, narration, and music to create, share, and enhance stories.
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Why Digital Storytelling?Why Digital Storytelling?
Tell me and I forget.Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.~Benjamin Franklin
We learn…We learn…
10% of what we Read
20% of what we Hear
30% of what we See
40% of what we See and Hear
70% of what we Discuss with others
80% of what we Experience personally
95% of what we Teach someone else
http://www.slideshare.net/cliotech/digital-storytelling-26161
~William Glasser
How is it different?How is it different?
Traditional Report• Research• Write• Edit • Submit
Digital Storytelling• Research• Write• Edit• Read, collect images• Read, re-read, record• Review, enhance• Publish, present
http://www.photobus.co.uk/dstory_pages/what_dstory.html
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A Good Recipe…
• 250 words (example)
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http://www.photobus.co.uk/dstory_pages/what_dstory.html
A Good Recipe…• 250 words (example)• Around a dozen pictures• About 2 minutes in length
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Teachers…• Use a checklist with due dates• Use a rubric for assessments
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Create a project folder…• Documents• Images• Video clips• Audio files• Project files
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Headset Microphones• USB preferred• “Noise Cancelling”
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Adjust the microphone• Avoid “puffs” into the mic• Move mic below or to the
side of your mouth• Check microphone
settings and volume control
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Check your volume…• Adjust the recording settings• Volume at 50% = audience
should be able to hear comfortably
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I already know how to use PhotoStory (MovieMaker, PowerPoint, etc.).
Just let me get started.
I already know how to use PhotoStory (MovieMaker, PowerPoint, etc.).
Just let me get started.
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• Set checkpoint due dates
Select a Topic
Research the
Content
Write the Script
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Select a Topic
Research the
Content
Write the Script
Collect the Images
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• Focus on the content, not the product
Select a Topic
Research the
Content
Write the Script
Collect the Images
Import & Arrange
the Images
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• The script guides the process
• Digital Camera, Scanner, Google Images
Research the
Content
Write the Script
Collect the Images
Import & Arrange
the Images
Narration, Audio & Music
Common mistake…“grabbing” the thumbnail image.
Common mistake…“grabbing” the thumbnail image.
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• Again, the script guides the process…
• Arrange images according to the script
Write the Script
Collect the Images
Import & Arrange
the Images
Narration, Audio & Music
Save as a Video File
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• Mark picture transitions on the script
Collect the Images
Import & Arrange
the Images
Narration, Audio & Music
Distribution Format
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• Project File (used to edit)
• Video File (used to present)
Import & Arrange
the Images
Narration, Audio & Music
Distribution Format
Viewing OptionsViewing Options
• Most Common– Watch directly in Windows Media Player– Insert video clip into PowerPoint
• Other ideas– Burn to CD – Post to a website– Cable public access channel
