If so, then …

Are you looking for new ways to engage your readers?

Are your readers seeking out new ways to experience reading?

Digital Storytelling is for you!

I’m more involved in the learning process!

I’m taking ownership of my learning!

Digital Storytelling uses computer-based tools to tell stories that focus on a given topic and from a particular point of view.

Digital stories usually include a assortment of computer-based images, text, audio,

video clips, and/or music.

Reference: http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/

What is Digital Storytelling?

• Technology is second-nature to the current generation of students in our classrooms

• Today’s students are more engaged in learning when interacting with technology

Why Digital Storytelling?

Digital storytelling allows for more freedom for students to use their imagination. When students are given a chance use

their creativity and imagination in constructing knowledge… meaningful connections to prior

knowledge and experiences bring learning to life!

Increased use of technology in the classroom takes advantage of

student abilities to interact with technology in a learning environment

Instruction becomes more student-centered

The teacher takes on more of a facilitator role

Students are more motivated than ever before

to read

to seek out ideas

to create

to explore

Students have complete control over design,

graphics, and other creative

elements

Students learn by reading, hearing, and interacting

with subject content.

• Pre-writing: brainstorming, collecting images, researching, outlining, and

storyboarding • Drafting: creating a script and developing

form • Revising: modifying images and organization

• Editing: timing, images, and narration • Publishing: the final product

The creative and learning processes come together through Storyboarding

Individual and cooperative learning through digital

storytelling

strengthens the learning community

helps students express themselves in a safe learning

environment

Creating and watching digital stories can play a positive role in the fundamentals of academics

and increase information literacy in students and teachers

Watch a story

unfold today!