Digital Storytelling
Digital storytelling at its most basic core is the practice of using computer-based tools to tell stories. There are a wealth of other terms used to describe this practice, such as digital documentaries, computer-based narratives, digital essays, electronic memoirs, interactive storytelling, etc.; but in general, they all revolve around the idea of combining the art of telling stories with a variety of multimedia, including graphics, audio, video, and Web publishing.
The Center for Digital Storytelling (CDS) in Berkeley, California is known for developing and disseminating the Seven Elements of Digital Storytelling, which are often cited as a useful starting point as you begin working with digital stories.
1. Point of View - What is the main point of the story and what is the perspective of the author?
2. A Dramatic Question - A key question that keeps the viewer's attention and will be answered by the end of the story.
3. Emotional Content - Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way and connects the audience to the story.
4. The Gift of Your Voice - A way to personalize the story to help the audience understand the context.
5. The Power of the Soundtrack - Music or other sounds that support and embellish the story.
6. Economy - Using just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer.
7. Pacing - The rhythm of the story and how slowly or quickly it progresses.
http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/page.cfm?id=27&cid=27
The Center for Digital Storytelling (CDS) in Berkeley, California is known for developing and disseminating the Seven Elements of Digital Storytelling, which are often cited as a useful starting point as you begin working with digital stories.
1. Point of View - What is the main point of the story and what is the perspective of the author?
2. A Dramatic Question - A key question that keeps the viewer's attention and will be answered by the end of the story.
3. Emotional Content - Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way and connects the audience to the story.
4. The Gift of Your Voice - A way to personalize the story to help the audience understand the context.
5. The Power of the Soundtrack - Music or other sounds that support and embellish the story.
6. Economy - Using just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer.
7. Pacing - The rhythm of the story and how slowly or quickly it progresses.
http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/page.cfm?id=27&cid=27
But Why?
SAMR is a model designed to help educators infuse technology into teaching and learning. Developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, the model supports and enables teachers to design, develop, and infuse digital learning experiences that utilize technology. The goal is to transform learning experiences so they result in higher levels of achievement for students.
Kathy Schrock has many excellent resources that cover the SAMR Model : Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything
Kathy Schrock has many excellent resources that cover the SAMR Model : Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything