The document discusses digital storytelling tools and techniques for online journalism. It outlines the "Five I's" of interactivity, involvement, immediacy, integration, and in-depth coverage. It recommends moving away from just reproducing traditional stories online ("shovelware") and instead pursuing more in-depth, multimedia coverage using tools like timelines, slideshows, audio, video, and storyboarding to integrate different media elements. The goal is to engage readers through more interactive and nonlinear storytelling.

1. Digital Storytelling & Tools University of North Texas Department of Journalism Online Journalism 3340 February 26, 2008