digital storytelling for the virtual classroom

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What is digital storytelling? “Telling stories and sharing information

with multimedia tools and resources” (Yuksel, Robin & McNeil, 2010).

“When the computer is a character in a story, a narrator, or an interface” (Petrakis, 1999).

“A form of narrative expression that is crafted into a media production” (Tucker, 2011).

The definitions are endless…

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What kind of equipment is needed for digital storytelling? Digital still cameras Digital video cameras Multi-functional cell phones Computers Basically, any digital device that can

capture audio, video, or both

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Why use digital storytelling? It’s a great way for students to present

their work effectively and engagingly Gives students a chance to work with a

lot of different media Helps students examine how media can

be used to persuade others Students can expand the audience for

their work by presenting it online

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Are there any online resources for digital storytelling? Glogster for Education

http://www.glogster.com/edu/ Animoto for Education

http://animoto.com/education Xtimeline

http://xtimeline.com PhotoPeach

http://www.photopeach.com/ Prezi

http://prezi.com

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References:

Petrakis, M. (1999). Interview [Transcript]. Center for digital storytelling. Retrieved from http://www.storycenter.org/diner/pages/mp1.html

Schreiner, E. (2011). How to use digital storytelling in the classroom. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/how_7805697_use-digital- storytelling-classroom.html

The University of Houston. (2010). Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling. Retrieved March 14, 2011, from http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/ index.html

Tucker, C. (2009, April 16). TCC09: Digital storytelling in a web 2.0 world. Message posted to http://christytucker.wordpress.com/2009/ 04/16/tcc09-digital-storytelling-in-a-web-20-world

Yuksel, P., Robin, B., & McNeil, S. (2010). Educational uses of digital storytelling around the world. Retrieved from the University of Houston Web site: http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/index.html

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