This document provides an overview of digital storytelling. Digital storytelling allows ordinary people to tell their own stories by combining narrated writing, photographs, and music into short 2-5 minute films. It draws on the ancient art of oral storytelling but uses modern digital tools. An effective digital story tells a dramatic story from a clear point of view, uses emotional content to connect with audiences, and incorporates voice, soundtracks, and pacing to unfold the story. The document discusses tools and standards for digital storytelling and emphasizes that strong stories are more important than technical elements alone.