Creating and Publishing Digital Stories for Classroom Use Peter Gobel Kyoto Sangyo University

In this talk… Introducing digital stories to a class Preparing to create digital stories Creating a digital story Publishing stories Using the stories

Introducing Digital Stories The purpose of storytelling Inform share entertain Kinds of digital stories Movies Frames Static

Movies

Frames

Elements of a story Abstract (summary) Orientation (introduction) Complication (action) Resolution (solution) Coda (final message or conclusion)

Preparing to Create a Story Choosing a topic Identifying an audience Creating a message Planning the story Storyboarding Pictures and media

Choosing a topic Start with a goal in mind. encouraging collaboration? thoughtful responses? select a topic – one that will promote conversation stimulate debate can be conveyed through available images

Planning the Story Begin with a discussion of the big picture. How will your images, text, audio convey the message to the audience? Do you want to have an emotional impact, or is this about educating someone? Use a storyboard

Sample Storyboard

Pictures and Media Ideas first, photos second! Use images responsibly Original images (scan or photograph) Creative Commons licensing ( FlickrStorm, OER) Prerecord audio (Audacity or other recording media)

Creating a Story Powerpoint Moviemaker iMovie Prezi Direct to web

Publishing a Story on Voicethread Create an account on Voicethread Upload the story Avatars are made for each student Make comments

Using the Story Discussion Collaboration Peer support

Comments from audience VoiceThread is great for discussion and debates. Multiple people can voice their opinions. Consider having one slide for pro and another for con.

Monkey Comments

Collaboration Use Voicethread for creative storytelling a one- computer classroom. 1. The first student starts a chain story with a main character, setting and problem. 2. Then, the next student, continues the story. 3. Go on until everyone participates.

More collaborations Collaborative project with schools from other areas or countries. Collaborations between classes Story contests The Story of Mr. Starfish

Thank You!