3. Stories are the secret reservoir of values:
Change the stories individuals and nations
live by, and tell themselves, and you change
the individuals and nations.
- Ben Okri
7. Storytelling
• Using words, images, and sounds to
convey information
• Used in every culture for:
• Education
• Cultural Preservation
• Entertainment
9. History of Storytelling
• Allows people to share information and
stories
• Before people could read, pictures were
used.
10. Digital Storytelling
• Created as part of the learning experience
• Helps students develop skills needed for
the 21st Centry
• Can be developed for:
• Personal Narratives
• Convey Instructional Material
• Examine Historical Events
(Robin, 2008)
11. Digital Storytelling
• Offers a new way to educate people.
• Simulate real life examples
• Training students for project work
• Training for doctor-patient relationship
• Allows us to explain complex matters.
• Gain more attention when the information
is interesting or exciting.
• Integrates digital tools with traditional
storytelling methods.
(vanGils, 2005)
13. Advantages of Digital Storytelling
• Variation
• Personalization
• Real Life Situations
• Engaging
• Active Learning
(Baim, 2015; vanGils, 2005)
14. Tools vs. Learning
Focus learning opportunities around the
course outcomes. Don’t make it about the
tools.
15. Seven Elements of Digital Storytelling
1. Point of View
2. A Dramatic Question
3. Emotional Content
4. The Gift of Your Voice
5. The Power of the Soundtrack
6. Economy
7. Pacing
(Robin, 2008)
22. Thank You
Jonathan Small – Director of Online Programs
• Twitter - @jonathandsmall
• Email - smallj1@wit.edu
• Linkedin -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandsmall
Sandra Mohr – Director of Faculty Services
• Twitter - @SandraCoswatte
• Email - Mohrs@wit.edu
• Linkedin -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandracoswatte
23. References
• Baim, S. A. (2015). Digital Storytelling: Conveying the Essence of a Face-to-Face Lecture
in an Online Learning Environment. The Journal of Effective Teaching, 47.
• Chung, S. K. (2006). Digital storytelling in integrated arts education. The International
Journal of Arts Education, 4(1), 33-50.
• Hung, C.M., Hwang, G.J., & Huang, I. (2012). A project-based digital storytelling approach
for improving students' learning motivation, problem-solving competence and learning
achievement. Educational Technology and Society, 15 (4), 368–379.
• Lambert, J. (2012). Digital storytelling: Capturing lives, creating community. Routledge.
• Lundby, K. (2008). Digital storytelling, mediatized stories: Self-representations in new
media (Vol. 52). Peter Lang.
• Meadows, D. (2003). Digital storytelling: Research-based practice in new media. Visual
Communication, 2(2), 189-193.
• Ohler, J. (2006). The world of digital storytelling. Educational leadership, 63(4), 44-47.
• Robin, B. R. (2008). Digital storytelling: A powerful technology tool for the 21st century
classroom. Theory into practice, 47(3), 220-228.
• Sadik, A. (2008). Digital storytelling: A meaningful technology-integrated approach for
engaged student learning. Educational technology research and development, 56(4), 487-
506.
• van Gils, F. (2005, June). Potential applications of digital storytelling in education. In 3rd
twente student conference on IT (Vol. 7). University of Twente, Faculty of Electrical
Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science Enschede.
Hinweis der Redaktion
Storytelling is a means for sharing and interpreting experiences. Stories are universal in that they can bridge cultural, linguistic, and age-related divides. Storytelling can be adaptive for all ages, leaving out the notion of age segregation.[7] Storytelling can be used as a method to teach ethics, values, and cultural norms and differences.[8] Learning is most effective when it takes place in social environments that provide authentic social cues about how knowledge is to be applied.[9] Stories function as a tool to pass on knowledge in a social context.
Human knowledge is based on stories and the human brain consists of cognitive machinery necessary to understand, remember, and tell stories.[10] Humans are storytelling organisms that both individually and socially, lead storied lives.[11] Stories mirror human thought as humans think in narrative structures and most often remember facts in story form. Facts can be understood as smaller versions of a larger story, thus storytelling can supplement analytical thinking. Because storytelling requires auditory and visual senses from listeners, one can learn to organize their mental representation of a story, recognize structure of language, and express his or her thoughts.[12]
Storytelling is a means for sharing and interpreting experiences. Stories are universal in that they can bridge cultural, linguistic, and age-related divides. Storytelling can be adaptive for all ages, leaving out the notion of age segregation.[7] Storytelling can be used as a method to teach ethics, values, and cultural norms and differences.[8] Learning is most effective when it takes place in social environments that provide authentic social cues about how knowledge is to be applied.[9] Stories function as a tool to pass on knowledge in a social context.
Human knowledge is based on stories and the human brain consists of cognitive machinery necessary to understand, remember, and tell stories.[10] Humans are storytelling organisms that both individually and socially, lead storied lives.[11] Stories mirror human thought as humans think in narrative structures and most often remember facts in story form. Facts can be understood as smaller versions of a larger story, thus storytelling can supplement analytical thinking. Because storytelling requires auditory and visual senses from listeners, one can learn to organize their mental representation of a story, recognize structure of language, and express his or her thoughts.[12]
Can be a powerful tool for teaching and learning that engages the teacher and the students.
Make sure that the entertainment aspect does not supersede the educational aspect.
Point of View – What is the main point of the story and what is the perspective of the author?
A Dramatic Question – A key question that keeps the viewers attention and will be answered by the end of the story
Emotional Content – Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way and connects the story to the audience
The Gift of Your Voice – A way to personalize the story to help the audience understand the context
The Power of the Soundtrack – Music or other sounds that support and embellish the storyline
Economy – Using just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer
Pacing – The rhythm of the story and how slowly or quickly it progresses
Use tools that you are comfortable with or platforms your students are using