Digital Storytelling in Education by Technolang

TechnoLang Players Bethany Stiefel Matthew White Jane Edwards Cliff Kicklighter Zena MaNais

What is Digital Storytelling? “Digital Storytelling refers to using digital tools so that ordinary people can tell their own real-life stories…. As an emerging area of creative work, the definition of digital storytelling is still the subject of much debate.” Wikipedia

"How can I use digital storytelling in the classroom?" Illustrated examples of a project Remediation notes available on electronic media Instructional Videos Promotional Videos Student presentations

“The Digital Storytelling for Free” This video by Matthew White addresses strategies to use MovieMaker in a high school math class. It includes an overview of how to use MovieMaker at no cost, to engage students in the curriculum even in the teacher’s absence. 64O2s0&sharing_token=m60CSGAX33eaTws5p yNxqA== 64O2s0&sharing_token=m60CSGAX33eaTws5p yNxqA

“Reading to prepare for SAT” This video by Jane Edwards promotes reading to middle and high school students. It discusses how reading prepares students to be successful on tests like the SAT. VMxADIMd4 VMxADIMd4

“How to make a stop motion video using MovieMaker” This video by Cliff Kicklighter demonstrates how to use MovieMaker to create a stop motion video. It is designed to be used in a high school technology class. c5O5hLpA c5O5hLpA

“Cultural Etiquette: How to Use Chopsticks" This video by Zena MaNais addresses proper Japanese dining etiquette. It is designed to be used in a high school social studies class or class featuring Japanese culture. =wkyWMlDnOhE&sharing_token=y_8Bey Q6HOb_Zn99SyIrbw== =wkyWMlDnOhE&sharing_token=y_8Bey Q6HOb_Zn99SyIrbw

Digital Storytelling Programs iMovie MovieMaker Adobe Premiere Corel Ulead Videostudio Camtasia

Getting Started Most programs utilize the same basic operations to create a movie: Drag and Drop capabilities that allow for easy maneuvering within the programs Multiple video and/or image sources can be added used for editing Predesigned templates for quick use

Importing Footage The following are some of the sources that can be used when importing material for editing: Digital VideoCamera Disk or DV-cassette Folder on the computer The Internet Computer camera

Editing Capabilities vary from program to program Some basic editing features available: Transitions Overlays Filters Audio Some advanced features that may be available include: Chromakey Graphics

Finishing Touches Most programs render final movie to a wide variety of formats Most programs allow for delivery directly to the web or a DV-camera High Definition rendering depends on the type of program being used

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