Digital Storytelling

Digital storytelling allows everyday people to put their thoughts or experiences into motion by putting them into a short clip or digital presentation to share with others. It can range from a collaboration of still images presented in a slideshow put to music to a full motion video presentation. A lot of people are doing this everyday but do not realize they are. Youtube has become a way for people to put their stories and experiences out there for the world to see. While digital storytelling is being done to document many aspects of peoples lives we can also use it in education to allow students to experience the lessons and to show what they have learned in a new way. Doing so allows students to become more involved in the lessons and helps teachers to incorporate technology into the class in new ways. Students can map out their ideas ahead of time and review peers ideas before putting their ideas to work. Giving students new ways to experience and display their work allows teachers ways to evaluate student comprehension, lesson effectiveness, and gives students a sense of accomplishment when they have created their digital story for their teacher to see. There are resources available to help with development and places to see examples. Digital storytelling can help in opening and finishing lessons and can also be used within lessons to help increase students comprehension. This blog has links to multiple digital storytelling resources.

photo credit: dkapuler

 

 video credit: kvnblndng via youtube