Digital Storytelling Dr. Lisa Johnson Winthrop University

Digital Storytelling The use of technology to tell meaningful stories. The use of technology to tell meaningful stories. Age-old art of storytelling meets creativity of innovative technological tools Age-old art of storytelling meets creativity of innovative technological tools Used in advertising and dramatic performances Used in advertising and dramatic performances Multiple uses in education Multiple uses in education

Digital Storytelling Let’s look at some examples… Let’s look at some examples… An example of your assignment … An example of your assignment … Roadtrip to Paradise Roadtrip to Paradise Roadtrip to Paradise Roadtrip to Paradise

Digital Storytelling The Process Day One 1. Locate a standard appropriate for digital storytelling. 2. Decide on a story you would like to tell. 3. Take pictures with the digital camera or find pictures from the Internet. You may take pictures in groups but everyone will tell their own story. Day Two 1. Follow the directions found on the course website ( g.pdf). g.pdfhttp://coe.winthrop.edu/educ275/Digital_STory_Tellin g.pdf 2. Include the standard and the activity in your PowerPoint Presentation. Save on our T-Share in “digital_stories” folder.

Digital Storytelling Pedagogical Points 1. Usefulness in your content area (teaching and learning) … 2. Level of engagement? 3. Considerations before using… 4. Assessment?

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