Photo Story 3 and Digital Storytelling
What is PhotoStory? Images (with motion) +audio/music=video
Sample Projects American Dream Legacy Grandma’s Story
Why PhotoStory? Pros –The “Wizard” makes it quick & easy to use –Professional results –Free! Students with PC can install at home –“Digital” projects are more portable Cons –Must be downloaded –WMP-10 installed –Poor title options –“Digital Storytelling” takes more time than a pencil & paper activity
What is Digital Storytelling? Using a story to present information… The use of computers, pictures, video, narration, and music to create and share stories.
A Good Recipe 250 words (example)example Around a dozen pictures About 2 minutes in length
Why Digital Storytelling? Reinforces educational skills… Reading, writing, & public speaking Research, documentation, & organization Cooperative learning & problem solving 21 st century technology skills (applied to your content = technology integration)
Why Digital Storytelling? Multimedia can improve comprehension… Covers wide variety of learning styles Engages students (project-based learning) Better retention… multiple senses stimulated
Focus on the content… not the bells & whistles. Focus on the content… not the bells & whistles.
Digital Storytelling Process Set “checkpoint” due dates –Helps students stay organized and on schedule Select a Topic Research the Content Write the Script
Digital Storytelling Process Select a Topic Research the Content Write the Script Collect the Images
Digital Storytelling Process Focus on the content, not the product Select a Topic Research the Content Write the Script Collect the Images Import & Arrange the Images sample stories and their development
Digital Storytelling Process The script guides the process Digital Camera, Scanner, Google Images Research the Content Write the Script Collect the Images Import & Arrange the Images Narration, Audio & Music
Digital Storytelling Process Again, the script guides the process… Arrange images according to the script Write the Script Collect the Images Import & Arrange the Images Narration, Audio & Music Save as a Video File sample stories and their development
Digital Storytelling Process Mark picture transitions on the scriptscript Talk over the top of the mic, but not too close Collect the Images Import & Arrange the Images Narration, Audio & Music Distribution Format sample stories and their development
10 images
Digital Storytelling Process Project File (used to edit) Video File (used to present) Import & Arrange the Images Narration, Audio & Music Distribution Format
Viewing Options Most Common –Watch directly in Windows Media Player –Insert video clip into PowerPoint Other ideas –Burn to CD/DVD –Post to a website
Additional Resources Checklists Calendar Creator Rubrics BubbleShare.com Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling DigiTales Atomic Learning.com – Windows MovieMaker Adobe Digital Kids Club