Digital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling is the usage of computer-based tools to tell stories. It’s usually containing some mixture of computer-based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips and/or music. It can be vary in length, but most of the stories used in education typically last between two and ten minutes. I found that the greatest way to begin learning about Digital Storytelling is by watching videos introduction to Digital Storytelling.

Digital Storytelling is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Digital stories derive their power by weaving images, music, narrative and voice together, thereby giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences, and insights. Tell your story now digitally.

- Leslie Rule, Center for Digital Storytelling

It is my first time to make a digital story and I’m so excited. My Digital story topic is Middle East and North Africa Freedom. I think the digital story can be an effective assignment in nearly any course in nearly any discipline that requires a major project or presentation. There are some Educational Uses for Digital Stories For Students,

•                Undergraduate Research - Students involved in undergraduate research can develop digital stories to reflect on their research experience and/or present key findings.

•                Student Reflection - Students can develop stories to recount their experiences collaborating with peers and developing projects during their studies, or ponder their future as they get ready to graduate.

•                Course Project - Currently, students studying journalism and biology are working with their professors to develop various types of digital stories.

•                Portfolio Piece - Students develop a presentation in this dynamic medium to show potential employers or to submit with a graduate school application.

•                Co-op, Study Abroad or Experiential Education Reflection - Students can complete digital stories as a required assignment for experiential education programs. .http://www.northeastern.edu/edtech/teaching_learning/teaching_tools/digital_story