IntroductionPhoto Story 3 : IntroductionPhoto Story 3
What is Digital Storytelling? : What is 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, Digital Storytelling Association
What is PhotoStory? : What is PhotoStory?
PhotoStory Example : PhotoStory Example
Why PhotoStory? : Why PhotoStory? Pros
The “Wizard” makes it quick & easy to use
Professional results
Free! Students with PC can install at home
“Digital” projects are more portable Cons
Must be downloaded
WMP-10 installed
Poor title options
“Digital Storytelling” takes more time than a pencil & paper activity
A Good Recipe : http://www.photobus.co.uk/dstory_pages/what_dstory.html A Good Recipe 250 words (example)
Around a dozen pictures
About 2 minutes in length
Why Digital Storytelling? : http://www.class.uh.edu/classidt/spotlights/digitalStorytelling.html Why Digital Storytelling? Reinforces educational skills…
Reading, writing, & public speaking
Research, documentation, & organization
Cooperative learning & problem solving
21st century technology skills (applied to your content = technology integration)
Why Digital Storytelling? : http://www.class.uh.edu/classidt/spotlights/digitalStorytelling.html Why Digital Storytelling? Multimedia can improve comprehension…
Covers wide variety of learning styles
Engages students (project-based learning)
Better retention… multiple senses stimulated
Digital Storytelling Process : Digital Storytelling Process Set checkpoint due dates Select a Topic Research the Content Write the Script
Digital Storytelling Process : Digital Storytelling Process Select a Topic Research the Content Write the Script Collect the Images
Digital Storytelling Process : Digital Storytelling Process Focus on the content, not the product
“Bake the cake before you frost it.” Select a Topic Research the Content Write the Script Collect the Images Import & Arrange the Images
Digital Storytelling Process : Digital Storytelling Process The script guides the process
Digital Camera, Scanner, Google Images, Netrekker Research the Content Write the Script Collect the Images Import & Arrange the Images Narration, Audio & Music
Slide 15: Thumbnail vs. full-sized images
Digital Storytelling Process : Digital Storytelling Process Again, the script guides the process…
Arrange images according to the script Write the Script Collect the Images Import & Arrange the Images Narration, Audio & Music Save as a Video File
Digital Storytelling Process : Digital Storytelling Process Mark picture transitions on the script
Talk over the top of the mic, but not too close Collect the Images Import & Arrange the Images Narration, Audio & Music Distribution Format
Slide 18: 10 images
Digital Storytelling Process : Digital Storytelling Process Import & Arrange the Images Narration, Audio & Music Distribution Format Project File (used to edit) Video File (used to present)
Viewing Options : Viewing Options Most Common
Watch directly in Windows Media Player
Insert video clip into PowerPoint
Other ideas
Burn to CD/DVD
Post to a website
Cable access channel
PhotoStory &Digital Storytelling : PhotoStory &Digital Storytelling Questions?
Additional Resources : Additional Resources Checklists
http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/todo.htm
Calendar Creator
http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/calendar.htm
Rubrics
http://rubistar.4teachers.org
BubbleShare.com
http://bubbleshare.com/upload/activex Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling
http://www.coe.uh.edu/digitalstorytelling/default.htm
DigiTales
http://digitales.us/
Atomic Learning.com – Windows MovieMaker
http://www.atomiclearning.com/moviemaker2
Adobe Digital Kids Club
http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/storytelling