Digital storytelling uses digital technology and multimedia to tell a story or explain a concept. It requires a computer, digital camera, free editing program, microphone, and imagination. Benefits for students include overcoming stage fright and having a new way to present themselves visually. Benefits for teachers are new ways to present information entertainingly and cater to visual learners. Potential downsides are that some students and teachers may not be familiar with digital media, and it does not develop public speaking skills or allow for smooth classroom transitions.

1. Digital StorytellingEvetteCarrasquillo

2. Digital Storytelling uses digital technology to explain a concept, idea, or tell a story.What is it?

3. What will I need?ComputerA digital camera Free editing programMicrophoneImagination!

4. Benefits to the Student:Students who have “stage fright” or are not comfortable with speaking in front of people do not have to worry about it anymore!Students have a different way to represent themselves in the classroom.Students can have a new way to show visual aid in a project or presentation.

5. Benefits to the Teacher:Teachers have new ways to tell stories instead of the usual “story time” with a picture book.Teachers have a renovating and entertaining way to present information in the classroom.Teachers can cater more to students who are visual learners.

6. Cons to Digital Storytelling:Younger students, ESOL/ESE students, and teachers may not be familiar with digital media.Students do not have a chance to prepare for public speaking in the future.Set up for presentations may cause choppy transitions in the classroom.