This document outlines new strategies for digital storytelling (DST 2.0). It discusses key elements of DST like dramatic question, emotional content, and soundtrack. It presents a three-phase teaching process of definition, manipulation, and metacognition for each step of DST production. Special attention is given to motion, transitions, text performance, and ensuring the whole story is greater than the sum of its parts. Resources for learning more about these DST strategies are provided.

1. D.S.T. 2.0 New Composition Strategies Jon Orech English Instructor Curricular Technology Consultant Downers Grove South High School Downers Grove, Illinois [email_address]

3. Disclaimers: All “videos” are not Digital Stories Alternate Projects Slide shows “Digital Spectacle” Technological manipulation is NOT a substitute for a good story.

7. The “what and “how” are fine… The “why” is essential in DST 2.0.

8. Motion

9. Customized motion Creating the motion

10. Transitions

11. Text as Art

14. Resources can be found at: http://jonorech.wikispaces.com

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