Digital stories are short multimedia stories that incorporate images, audio, video and text to tell a story in a more dynamic way. They are typically 3-5 minutes long and engage both authors and audiences. Digital stories use the basic elements of traditional stories like setting, plot, character and point of view, but also include voice, images, pacing and emotional content. They are significant because they can incorporate unlimited online resources, be applied to any subject, and are easy to create. Digital stories also have benefits for education by facilitating student engagement, reflection, project-based learning and technology integration according to Barrett (2005).

1. Message in a Bottle. Telling Stories in a Digital World. Ramona Bran West University of Timisoara, Romania

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