1. Velma Davis Instructional Technology Specialist Wichita Public Schools
Digital Story Telling
Velma Davis
Instructional Technology Specialist
Wichita Public Schools

2. Norms Keep sidebar conversations at a minimum Cell phones on silent
during breaks only
Be good to yourself
Relax and enjoy learning!
Thank you!

3. Bringing a story to life digitally in a Classroom…
Read alouds- create audios for listening centers
Jubal’s Wish
Big Book of Manners
Video tape of you reading

4. Rules for Kids Klick #1 take the kids through the directions fast
#2 put the strap around the wrist
#3 hold your breath when you are ready to take the picture
#4 ask parents to donate the old cameras
#5 don’t be afraid to give the kids the camera!

5. Helpful tip… Card Readers?!
Purchase a printer with integrated card readers
No drivers to download
Will take a variety of cards
Versatile
HP Photosmart D5460 Printer
Price: $99.99

6. What is it?
Many definitions, but in general, combining the longstanding art of telling stories with any of a variety of available multimedia tools, including graphics, audio, video, animation, and Web publishing.
From the University of Houston

7. 7 Elements of DS
Point of View: What is the main point of the story and what is the perspective of the author?
A Dramatic Question: A key question that keeps the viewer's attention and will be answered by the end of the story.
Emotional Content: Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way and connects the story to the audience.
The Gift of Your Voice: A way to personalize the story to help the audience understand the context.
The Power of the Soundtrack: Music or other sounds that support and embellish the storyline.
Economy: Using just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer.
Pacing: The rhythm of the story and how slowly or quickly it progresses.
The Center for Digital Storytelling (CDS) in Berkeley, California is known for developing and disseminating the Seven Elements of Digital Storytelling, which are often cited as a useful starting point to begin working with digital stories. CDS' Seven Elements of Digital Storytelling
The Center for Digital Storytelling (CDS) in Berkeley, California

8. STEPS Brainstorm ideas Decide who audience is- what is the purpose?
Write a script
Create storyboard
Gather digital images or audio
Make your story come alive
Show

9. Learn Locally, Share Globally

10. Sound Recorder
Use Sound Recorder in PowerPoint!

11. You have the Audacity to do that?!
Use Audacity to read a story
No time limit
Podcasts
Tips I point then they respond
Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis

12. Binding/Publishing Methods
Binding methods
Staple
3 ring binder
Plastic binding
Rings
Keyrings
Pocket sleeve protectors
Curtain hooks
Shape covers
Zip ties
Hardcover binding kit
Professionally bound
PowerPoint
Webpage
Blog
Wikki
VoiceThread
Animoto
SmartNotebook
Other suggestions?

13. Adobe Kodak Gallery Create your own books! kodakgallery.com
Shutterfly.com

14. CogDog

15. VoiceThread The “What is a Voice Thread” Video
1 minute tutorial:

16. PhotoStory 3
Free download
Wizard driven
Create your story

17. College Credit

18. Evaluation Follow this link:

19. Script… Taken from Bernajean Porter 40-50% of project time
Written to be spoken
More than words- an experience
The emotional journey of the story
Bells and whistles can NOT lift up a poorly developed story
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