This document discusses digital storytelling, which is telling a story using digital media like audio, video, and images. An effective digital story is typically under 5 minutes and can be instructional, persuasive, historical, or reflective. Key elements of a good digital story include pacing, a meaningful soundtrack, quality images, and economy of storytelling. Digital storytelling has benefits like addressing multiple learning styles and developing skills in visual/multimedia literacy, creativity, and communication. The document outlines the steps to create a digital story, from developing a script and storyboard to gathering and combining media to share the final story.