Michael MartinezProfessor Meredith Starr MeredithStarr@Me.Com

Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum

July 2013

10 THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT

DIGITAL STORYTELLING

FIRST – come up with an idea or prompt

• What is the purpose of your digital story?• What reaction you want from the viewer?

SECOND – research, explore & learn

• Look for the right resources that will work to make an effective digital story

• Learn how to use the technology

THIRD – write a script

• You must have a written story in place• Decide the division of the script, parts,

acts, rounds, loops, flow, etc.

FOURTH – storyboard / plan

• Decide what are the most effective pictures to make the digital story appealing

• Be creative and make it interesting

FIFTH – gather or createimages, audio & video

• Choose the best possible pictures, audio & videos to attract the viewer

• Look online, use personal items, record your own voice, use music or create your own

SIXTH – put it all together

• This is a long process• Make sure your recheck your planning• Continuously save your work

SEVENTH - share

• Decide what avenue on the web your wish to share you digital story

• Make links to make mass sharing

EIGHT – feedback & reflect

• Ask colleagues for feedback because they might have a different approach to things

• Think what worked and want did not work

NINETH – have patience

• Expect things to go wrong with technology• Have a plan B & work around an obstacle• Have a time out & redo work again

TENTH – seek new technologies

• Do not be afraid to try new things• Making mistakes allows you to learn• Share your knowledge and tech skills