My Digital Story

In keeping with the theme of this blog, I took some time to speak to some children on campus and ask their opinions regarding the use of technology and social change. When asked what they'd like to change about the world, the three had very different answers, and very different means of using tech to raise awareness about their topic and create change. Short video-- my own version of the digital story (which took me something like six hours to complete after putzing around with imovie!)-- hope you enjoy!

Digital Storytelling cont...

This great link was shared with my Evolving Forms of Literacy class today. It certainly speaks to the conversation that we've been having surrounding digital storytelling and its agency in the classroom. For those of you interested in trying this out with your students, definitely a site to explore!

Digital Storytelling and Photo Story

“Digital Storytelling is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Digital stories derive their power by weaving images, music, narrative and voice together, thereby giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences, and insights. Tell your story now digitally.” - Leslie Rule, Center for Digital Storytelling

We're just learning to create these "digital stories" here on the mountain.. Elaine sent me another great link that explores Photo Story-- a program for Windows that students can use to combine text, image, sound and even video to tell whatever story they'd like. It's a fun, interactive tool and I'm enjoying exploring this medium myself!

Be sure to check out the post comments-- as there are some really interesting thoughts, stories, and insights being shared there!

What do you think about digital storytelling???