 Digital Storytelling  Module #3 TIE585AC Integrating Web 2.0 Applications in the Classroom Module #3 Image source: logo.jpg

What is Digital Storytelling?  Everyone has a story to tell. With today’s technology students have more options to have their voices heard  Digital Storytelling is using computer-based multimedia tools to tell a story. It’s old fashioned storytelling + technology  Multimedia components of digital stories include:  Still images  Video  Narration (recorded audio)- Consider Audacity  Text  Sound (usually in the form of music, sometimes sound effects)  Most digital stories are short; between 2-5 minutes in length

Digital Story Topics  Virtually anything can be turned into a digital story!  Possible topics for students include:  Personal narrative (relationships, memorials, adventures, accomplishments, special places, hobbies, profession, recovery, love stories, discovery)  P.S.A.s (Public Service Announcements)  Point of View of an object  Recall of historical events  Book Trailers  Digital Storytelling tools can be web based, downloadable applications, or software with a cost

Examples  Digital Stories can be reflective Please watch…

Examples  Digital Stories can teach a lesson (even if it is a self-realization) Please watch…..

Examples  Digital stories can be “just for fun” (this one is mine!)

Start Small  Although this isn’t a “true” digital storytelling tool it can be used with students as a starting point Blabberize is a program where students can upload a picture, record audio and make the picture talk with a moving mouth Use with Students: Have students research an animal and blabberize it Blabberize a historical figure Give an “all about me” speech Leave a message for your students:

Web 2.0 Digital Storytelling Tools Animoto is digital storytelling in its simplest form. Upload your images and order them as you wish. Include text, music, and even video. Animoto renders the video for you. Anyone can try for free (videos are limited to 30 seconds) but educators can get an unlimited account for no charge Use with Students: Book Trailers All about me presentations Take daily pictures and create a slideshow to show off your classroom on a class website, blog, or during report card pick up

Web 2.0 Digital Storytelling Tools Three components: Collage, Express & Studio Collage: Add video, photos, music, and audio Choose backgrounds, colors, and textures to create a collage panorama Express: Choose images from an RSS feed, add a style to them, and add into your collage Add in photos, video, music, text, and even maps Embeddable, and easily publish to YouTube or Facebook Themes available Text to speech available

Web 2.0 Digital Storytelling Tools Add photos, video, effects, text, and music Free for up to 30 second videos Allows the ability to purchase high quality DVD of your video

Web 2.0 Digital Storytelling Tools Free program downloadable to PCs Available for XP and Vista (already on systems) Was abandoned after Vista, but was replaced by Microsoft Windows Live Essentials (also free) US/windows/downloads/get-movie- maker Create slideshows using your digital photos. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop, or rotate pictures. Add stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Then, personalize them with titles and captions. Small file sizes make it easy to send your photo stories in an . Watch them on your TV, a computer, or a Windows Mobile–based portable device. Quoted from Microsoft website

iMovie ‘11 iMovie is a paid program for Apple computers Create movie trailers Audio editing available Effects Sports and news themes available

Web Resources  Consider these tools for use with digital stories

Assignment  Create a digital story. It should include a minimum of 3 of the 5 elements of a digital story (images, text, music, narrative, and video) and be between 2-4 minutes. Be creative! Take pride in your work!  Embed your digital story on your wiki page. You may need to upload it to YouTube (open a free account if you need to)  Blog about the experience. What did you think of the digital storytelling process? Was it easy to do? Is it something students can easily do? Will your share your example with your students? What level of Bloom’s Taxonomy (or which NET standard) does this fall under?