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=What is Digital Storytelling?=

"Digital Storytelling takes the ancient art of oral storytelling and engages a palette of technical tools to weave personal tales using images, graphics, music and sound mixed together with the author's own story voice." http://www.digitales.us/about/index.php
 * __Digital Storytelling is a means to an end and NOT an end in itself.__**

Digital Storytelling is about having students express their ideas and personal stories in dynamic ways using multimedia. It is about going beyond the teacher an creating a piece of work for a worldwide audience. It is about going beyond the four wall of the classroom and sharing stories for all of the world to see.

=Why Create Digital Stories?=

The Benefits
- Allows students to communicate in new ways - Focus on the student use of voice - Extend storytelling - Incorporate media literacy, oral communication and personal expression - Differentiate instruction

Curricular Expectations
Meet curricular expectations in:
 * Language Arts - Reading, Writing, Oral and Visual Communication and Media Literacy
 * Social Studies
 * History/Geography
 * Science
 * Visual Arts

Teacher Preparation required!
According to [|this article], students may be able to manipulate the technology easily, but may not necessarily use it well.
 * Don't assume that young people know how to utilize the technology well! This stereotype may in fact be a myth!**

- The acceptance of a sub-par story in the presence of flashy technology. **Start with the story first!** Create the story and map the story onto a storyboard before incorporating digital media - Seeking meaningful uses of digital imaging other than superficial ones - Wanting students to use digital imaging as a mode of communication and personal reflection - Integrating multimedia into K-12 education
 * Some challenges include:**

=Steps in Creating Digital Stories=


 * According to David Jakes Article __[|Capturing Stories, Capturing Lives: An Introduction to Digital Storytelling]__, creating digital stories is a six step process:**
 * 1) Write
 * 2) Develop a Script
 * 3) Story Board
 * 4) Locate Resources
 * 5) Create
 * 6) Share


 * According to Gen Bull and Sara Kajder in their "Digital Storytelling" article in __Leading & Learning with Technology__, the following sequence works well when creating a Digital Story:**
 * 1) Write and Initial Script
 * 2) Plan an Accompanying Storyboard
 * 3) Discuss and Revise Style
 * 4) Sequence the image in the video editor
 * 5) Add the narrative Track
 * 6) Add Special Effects and Transitions
 * 7) Add a Soundtrack if Time Permits

Story Planning Resources
[|Planning a Story] [|Creating a Story Outline] [|Story Map] [|Story Boarding Template] - Basic Style [|Story Boarding Template] - Advanced Style [|Acting with a Pencil: Storyboarding Your Movie]

Video Production Tips - http://kidsvid.altec.org/

=Articles on Digital Storytelling=

> By: Ohler, Jason. Educational Leadership, Dec2005/Jan2006, Vol. 63 Issue 4, p44-47 > Educase Learning Initiative
 * 1) [|The World of Digital Storytelling]
 * 1) [|7 Things You Should Know About Digital Storytelling]
 * 1) [|Seven Steps for Digital Storytelling] - A 21st Century Connections Article

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