Digital storytelling uses computer tools to tell stories in many forms like podcasts, animations, videos and slideshows. It encourages collaborative learning as students problem solve together and learn in their individual styles. Some basic tools needed are a computer, digital camera, editing software and microphone. Digital storytelling provides benefits for students by engaging them as active learners who develop skills in evaluation, application, synthesis and communication of knowledge to others.

1. Digital StorytellingBy: Jannette Ortega

2. Digital Storytelling is using computer based tools to tell a story.As most stories, Digital Stories focus on a specific topic and contain a particular point of view.With Digital Storytelling, people can share stories at any time and any place.Digital Storytelling is a digital explanation.Uses technology to explain something such as an idea or concept.What is it?

3. Digital Storytelling comes in many forms:PodcastAnimationVideoSlideshowPowerpointsTypes of Digital Storytelling

4. In order to create a digital story you need some basic tools. Some of which you most likely already have access to.You will need:ComputerDigital CameraEditing Software (can obtain for free)MicrophoneWhat do you need to create a Digital Story?

5. Encourages collaborative learning.Student problem solve and bounce ideas off one another.Students learn and present in their individual learning styles.Allows students to share work with an outside audience.Which increases writing skills and helps students practice presenting skills.Provides a meaningful way to learn technology.Benefits of Digital Storytelling

6. Provides an engaging way for students to learn the lesson being taught.Students become an active, participatory learner.Students perform authentic tasks.Students use higher-level thinking skills in evaluation, application, and synthesis of ideasStudents become a communicator of knowledge to others Students become a designer of effective and stimulating communicationStudents utilize inquiry-based learning

7. In Conclusion If you have access to the materials you need to create Digital Stories it is a huge benefit for your students.

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