Digital Storytelling is the practice of using computer-based tools to tell stories. A group of 6th grade middle school students researched infectious diseases in science class and then wrote a script about what they learned. In order to make their story come to life the used iMovie to create a podcast/vodcast. The students were excited about this project due to the fact that it was engaging and that they were able to be creative about their video production. Students learned how to use iMovie to make their stories come to life, they added copyright free images and sounds to enhance their production. Once the movies were exported, we uploaded them to Ensemble Video.
Here are samples:
West Nile Virus
We are interested to learn how you others are infusing digital storytelling in their curriculum. What tools are you using? Please comment and share any additional resources you may have.