Digital+Storytelling

=**Digital Storytelling**=

=Examples of Digital Storytelling= [|Dandelion Jelly] [|First Grade Memories]

=Not Digital Storytelling= [|Minerals (Earth Science)]

So what was the difference??

Words of Caution:
====Take care, as students can easily spend more time and energy on the bells and whistles than on the story they are trying to tell. Be sure to plan and design a careful rubric that emphasizes the message and the meaning over the gizmos and gadgets. See this [|site] for a great sample rubric.====

=7 Elements of Digital Storytelling= []

Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling:
Instructor slideshow used with permission courtesy of Dr. Bernard Robin http://www.coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling/default.htm

Your Task:
Using pictures from my Flickr account (my Flickr ID is **// jenblack4 //**) OR from any Creative Commons licensed Flickr photos, you and your group will tell a digital story. You may choose to use one of the digital storytelling tools below that I am at least a little familiar with or another if you wish. Be creative, but remember that the message is important! 4-5 photos for this exercise is fine. We're exploring tool and theory, not creating a masterpiece.
 * Topic: Being an Adult Learner**

StoryTelling Options:
You can preview each option and many more by checking out the 50 Ways to Tell a Story wiki and watching the story of Dominoe in each. Please note that not all of the options presented would be appropriate in your classroom. In addition, not all sites monitor content for appropriateness.


 * PhotoStory** - A free download that is great for classroom use! No inappropriate online content to worry about. We will preview this one in class.
 * VoiceThread**
 * Bubbleshare**
 * OneTime Media**- montage or tell a story
 * Photoshow**

Story Premiers
We will have a story telling demonstration at the end of class. Please be prepared to comment upon things like user friendliness, ability to share content, and other items that might be of interest to your classmates.