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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/