To bring narratives to life, digital storytelling uses multimedia resources. Digital stories can be used to convey an argument, reflect on a personal experience, teach a subject, or retell a historical event. Videos that tell a story using voice, graphics, and video segments are known as digital stories.
“Storytelling is our obligation to the next generation. If all we are doing is marketing, we are doing a disservice, and not only to our profession, but to our children, and their children. Give something of meaning to your audience by inspiring, engaging, and educating them with story. Stop marketing. Start storytelling.”
By: Laura Holloway, Founder & Chief of The Storyteller Agency
Image Credits: (Bacardit, Recipe for a proper digital storytelling. 2018)
Benefits of integrating Digital storytelling into the classroom:
(Wyman, 2018; Saponaro, 2021 and de Jager et al., 2017)
It supports artistic students.
Personalized learning Experience
Develops research and script writing skills.
Gives students opportunity for self -representaion
Through digital media, English language learners can tell their tales in an effective way since it provides them time to develop their ideas. They can videotape themselves, listen to it, and repeat the process.
Students with a variety of skill sets can assist in educating others about programmes including iMovie, Vimeo, Animoto, GoAnimate, iMotionHD, and Adobe Photoshop.
Enhances Active Collaborative Learning Between Peers: Students cooperate, share knowledge, and appreciate the artistic value of storytelling.
References:
Bacardit, J. (2018). Recipe for a proper digital storytelling. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://nonprofit.xarxanet.org/news/7-digital-storytelling-tips-your-nonprofit. (Image credits)
de Jager, A., Fogarty, A., Tewson, A., Lenette, C., & Boydell, K. (2017). Digital Storytelling in research: A systematic review. The Qualitative Report. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2017.2970
Saponaro, T. (2021, May 12). Digital Storytelling: An efficient and engaging learning activity. eLearning Industry. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://elearningindustry.com/digital-storytelling-an-efficient-and-engaging-learning-activity
Wyman, K. (2018, September 4). Why teachers need to embrace Digital Storytelling: Resilient educator. ResilientEducator.com. Retrieved August 7, 2022, from https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/digital-storytelling/
https://elearningindustry.com/18-free-digital-storytelling-tools-for-teachers-and-students
https://www.techlearning.com/tl-advisor-blog/30-sites-and-apps-for-digital-storytelling