Digital StorytellingBy: Melinda Ragland

What is Digital Storytelling?

A series of still or video images

Usually includes a voice sound track to tell the story

Music may be added to the background

“Digital media is

changing the way

people work, learn,

and play.” (page 271)

What can it add to the classroom?

Additional ways to communicate

Demonstration of student knowledge

Reinforcement of skills

Positive response

Benefits for the studentCreates a collaborative environment

Information presented is individualized

How can I use digital storytelling in my classroom?

Class Lessons Images

Virtual Field TripsExperiments Book

ReportsWriting Projects

Journals Blogs

Photo StoriesPodcasts