Digital Storytelling combines multiple media formats to create impactful learning experiences that engage both the mind and emotions of the learner. In this workshop, you will explore the elements of an effective digital story, including point-of-view, voice, sound, images and pacing. You will observe examples of digital storytelling in education and discuss what makes them effective learning experiences. Finally you will look at implementation strategies for adding these stories into your courses.
Learning Objectives:
Explore effective uses and best practices of digital storytelling in a variety of educational contexts
Create and publish a short digital story
Prerequisite:Participants in this workshop need to have working knowledge of basic presentation tools and some video editing skills.
Format:
This is an asynchronous, week-long workshop which will begin on a Monday and end on the following Sunday. The workshop will require approximately 6-8 hours of work, including reading research-based articles, viewing presentations, engaging in online discussion forums, and submitting assignments. Total length of time to completion: 7 days.
Who should attend?
Faculty who teach in any modality
K-12 Teachers
Instructional designers
Educational technologists
