2. Digital storytelling 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…
3. 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 Digital storytelling
4. 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 Digital storytelling
5. Digital storytelling Are there any online resources for digital storytelling? Glogster for Educationhttp://www.glogster.com/edu/ Animoto for Educationhttp://animoto.com/education Xtimelinehttp://xtimeline.com PhotoPeachhttp://www.photopeach.com/ Prezi http://prezi.com
6. Digital storytelling 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
