1. Digital Storytelling The Craft of Using Technology to Tell a Story
Presenters:
Celeste Jones, MSW, PhD
Seema Sehrawat, MSW, PhD

2. Background Digital Storytelling What is it?
Stories help us find meaning in life events and are an important mechanism for transferring information and culture from one generation to the next (Lambert et al., 2007).
Digital Storytelling
What is it?
Use of media
Text, TEXT, Text
Visuals
Music
Video
Short 2-5 minutes
The storytelling format makes the case
more convincing
sway an audience
increase donations
create a connection to the audience

3. The Compelling Nature of a Story
Powerful change agent ties actions and outcomes
See the personal domain in any discipline
Narrative Pedagogy
Experiential learning theory
Apply knowledge and experience to real life situations-situated context
Changing the Mindset
Move from content based learning to experiential learning in real world situations
Reflective process provides deep learning –
what stands out, what concerns you, why do you say that, what else could it be? Why?, what do you already know that helps in this situation

4. Digital Storytelling Process…
Guided focus thru a story circle... I knew I was a _____________when.”
Individual’s Journey
Factual --– Emotional/Meaningful ---– Grounding ---External/tangible
Acceptance
Confirmation
Resolution
Transformational
Cathartic/therapeutic
Viewer’s Journey
Transference
Parallel connection
A connection beyond the story
Transcends age, culture, diversity, life experiences, etc…
wave of connectedness

5. Learn Digital Storytelling
A great way to begin
learning about Digital Storytelling is
by watching examples:
Cartographer Extraordinaire
By Eugenie Rovai
LINK

6. Digital Stories on our YouTube Channel: MyStory-MyVoice They are golden!
Celina’s Story:

7. Activity # 1
Think about a moment in your life in relation to Chico State?
Maybe your first day on campus, your first day of class, your first publication, getting the tenure and promotion letter, make belief (just make up a story), etc.
You have a story to tell around that moment?
Reflect on that moment for 2-3 minutes and then find a partner to share the story!

8. Story Feedback:

9. Mark Twain quotes this from a letter that
Script Writing
Mark Twain quotes this from a letter that
he wrote to a friend:
“Forgive me, this is a long letter. I would have written you a short letter, but I didn’t have the time.”

10. Tips on Script Writing Informal/conversation style of writing script
Show vs. Tell
Break story into small sections
When you record the script, remember:
To talk slower than your normal pace
Uses pauses to emphasize aspects of the story
Sometimes silence can speak more than words can

11. Explicit vs Implicit
Consider using explicit images when the specifics of the photo (subject, time, place…) are necessary to establish context
Consider using implicit images when emotion or insight are being established
Consider using a photo instead of stating the obvious in your script.

12. Digital Storytelling as Tool
Intergenerational collaboration, and
Student engagement in aging research and education in general
Enhancing social connectedness among older adults
Team-Building
Leadership
Practically in Any Sphere

13. 7 Elements of Digital Storytelling
1. Point of View
What is the main point of the story and what is the perspective of the author?
2. A Dramatic Question
A key question that keeps the viewer’s attention and will be answered by the end of the story.
3. Emotional Content
Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way and connects the story to the audience.
4. The Gift of Your Voice
A way to personalize the story to help the audience understand the context.
5. The Power of the Soundtrack
Music or other sounds that support and embellish the storyline.
6. Economy
Using just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer.
7. Pacing
The rhythm of the story and how slowly or quickly it progresses.

14. 7 Elements of Digital Storytelling Video

15. Creating Digital Story telling using PPT and Adobe Spark
Using PowerPoint
Using Adobe Spark (Abobe Voice) – A Lynda.com tutorial:

16. On your own…
Review how to create video using PowerPoint and Adobe Spark Video App
You have a story to tell around that moment?
Reflect on that moment and think about the story and come prepared to create a digital story