Digital Storytelling for the Development of 21st

Century Literacy Skills

Kayleigh Willard

What is Digital Storytelling?

• Modern approach to storytelling.

• A student or group of students tells a story digitally using images, music, voice, and text.

• Usually focuses on a specific theme or event.

• Does not require any experience with movie making.

Why Use Digital Storytelling in the Classroom?

• Creating digital stories enhances technology-rich project learning.

• Encourages students to think critically about different subjects and present

their ideas in a creative way.

• Empowers students by letting their voices be heard and allowing them to publish their work. 

• Makes learning relevant and meaningful to students. 

How to Tell a Digital Story1. Find Your Story  • Decide what kind of story would

best fit your topic. • Keep in mind who you are

telling the story to.

2. Map Your Story • Decide how you want to tell 

      your story.• Give your story a beginning,

      middle and end.

How to Tell a Digital Story3.Capture Your Audiences       Attention Right Away• Find a way to grab your audience's

attention.o Dramatic question or shocking

start.   4. Tell Your Story from Your         Unique Point of View• Encourage others to see things

the way you see them.

How to Tell a Digital Story 5. Use Fresh and Vivid Language• Don't let the images overpower

the words. 

6. Provoke Emotion• Choose an emotion you want

your story to provoke and stick with it throughout the presentation. 

 7. Use Your Own Voice • Be Yourself.

How to Tell a Digital Story8. Choose Your Images and     Sounds Carefully• Each addition to the project

should have a purpose. 

9. Be as Brief as You Can Be• Longer doesn't mean better.

10. Make Sure Your Story Has       Rhythm • Keep it moving.• Different for each genre.

 

Digital Storytelling Projects• Digistory about the life and work of an

important author. 

• Autobiography introducing student to classmates.

• A "How to" story with step-by-step instructions.

• Book Report explaining the main elements of a story.

• Share a traditional meal of the student's culture with pictures/recipes

      of the meal. 

Programs for Creating Digital Stories Image Blender

Microsoft PowerPoint  Microsoft Photo Story 3

Photsynth

Windows Movie Maker    

Examples of Digital Stories

Other Examples

ReferencesDigital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling Examples Digital Storytelling in the Classroom

Digital Storytelling: A Tutorial in 10 Easy Steps Google Images 

Youtube