Digital storytelling provides a creative way to share information using computers and technology. It has become popular in classrooms as it allows students to develop skills like creativity, communication, and thinking outside the box while also capturing their attention. Digital storytelling can be used across curriculums and teaches 21st century skills. It has replaced more traditional verbal forms of sharing stories and information between parents, teachers, and presenters and their audiences.

1. Once Upon a Time….

2. Stories were shared verbally By parents to children Teachers to classes Even presentations to large groups of people were verbal

3. But things were changing! It started with the Computer….

4. The computer allows people to be more creative in how information is shared Video Wikis Music PowerPoint WebPages Animation

5. Digital Storytelling is the Practice of using computer based tools to tell stories. The Educational Uses of Storytelling, http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/

6. Digital Storytelling found a natural home in the classroom… Digital Storytelling allows students… To be creative To develop real world skills To develop their communication skills To think outside the box To share their thoughts and ideas with a broader audience

7. In the Classroom Digital Storytelling can be used across the curriculum It is a great way to capture student’s attention It teaches 21 st century skills

8. Works Cited University of Houston (2008). The Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling. Retrieved October 21, 2009 from http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/