What is digital storytelling? Why is it such an exciting medium for kids?
Digital storytelling is simply a way of sharing stories online. Some digital stories include photographs, others include illustrations. Some include text, others include audio. There are many different ways to create digital stories, but in every case, kids will have the opportunity to share their stories with friends, family, and peers all over the world.
Today we’re going to explore several different ways of making digital stories: Five Card Flickr, StoryBird, Zooburst, and Tikatok. Another great option for those of you who have iPhones or iPads is the International Children’s Digital Library StoryKit.
For more ideas about how to get started with digital storytelling, visit 50 Web 2.0 Ways to Tell a Story. Regardless of which tool you chose to use, I think you’ll be impressed and inspired by your students’ creativity and excitement over digital storytelling!
Digital storytelling is simply a way of sharing stories online. Some digital stories include photographs, others include illustrations. Some include text, others include audio. There are many different ways to create digital stories, but in every case, kids will have the opportunity to share their stories with friends, family, and peers all over the world.
Today we’re going to explore several different ways of making digital stories: Five Card Flickr, StoryBird, Zooburst, and Tikatok. Another great option for those of you who have iPhones or iPads is the International Children’s Digital Library StoryKit.
For more ideas about how to get started with digital storytelling, visit 50 Web 2.0 Ways to Tell a Story. Regardless of which tool you chose to use, I think you’ll be impressed and inspired by your students’ creativity and excitement over digital storytelling!
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