Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling

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Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling

All stories inform or instructCan be created for any content areaExplain difficult concepts

Pinhole CamerasGeometry: Art & Architecture Aging Well

Instructional or Informational Stories

Stories about historical events, places or peopleBased on student researchPromotes research and organizational skills,

also Information LiteracyGoal is deeper understanding of event, place or

person on history, not just a retelling of facts

The Gettysburg AddressHiroshimaThe HolocaustThe Race to the Moon

Historical Stories

Choose vocabulary words to create a story Coordinate images

Academic Story

An effective hookIntegration of TechnologyMake content more palatableFacilitate discussion

Teaching Tool

Teaches skillsResearchWritingOrganizationInterviewInterpersonalProblem-solvingTechnologyPresentation

Literacy Skills

Learning Tool

Drawing out a storyLack of interest in story itselfAccess to needed technologyInternet filteringTime consumingCopyright and Fair Use laws

Challenges

DigiTalesDigital Directors GuildScott Firenza’s Digital Storytelling PageUniversity of Houston-Educational Uses of DSApple iLifeDigital DocumentariesAdobe Digital Kids ClubDavid Jakes OnlineJason OhlerPrimary Access

Resources

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