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Educators have found that digital storytelling is an excellent activity that engages students and provides for an enriching learning experience. Students are given assignments in a wide range of disciplines including business, education, first year freshman classes, women and gender studies, history, education, theatre and communications. The skills that are learned from a digital storytelling assignment develop students in many ways including developing a story with a beginning, middle and ending using writing and oral communication skills coupled with the technological elements involved in producing a digital story. Students are challenged with critical thinking skills with a creative multimedia project that prepare them to meet the demands of the modern workforce.

Developing the Story

The first step in creating a digital story is to write a script. A digital story should be short and concise. The script should be 2 – 4 minutes long. Once students write their script they should read it aloud while timing the script. One problem with creating a narrative script is telling too many stories. Students should focus on developing one story with a beginning, middle and end. Using the front and back of a 4x6 index card to have students write thier story is a good exercise to develop concise and economic writing skills. Another good exercise for students is to create small groups and have story circles where students read their story to their fellow students who provide feedback for each other. Digital stories are oral and it is good for students to veralize their script making it easier when they record their narration. Below are books that may provide you with further ideas for your class or to use as classroom texts.

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