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Engaging Students Through Technology
 Objectives:
Learn how to upload photos,
add text, narrate, and
incorporate music to
create a digital story.
 a story shared via elements of text
mixed with multimedia to provide
voice, imagery, audio and sound.
What is a Digital Story
It’s a digital world!
What do we focus on when watching a video?
a) the power of the technology, or
b) the power of the story?
Nativity Story
 A story line
 Meaningful audio soundtrack
 Quality images, video & other multimedia
elements
 Significance of the story detail
 Grammar and language usage
overall purpose of the story
narrator’s point of view
a question or questions
choice of content
clarity of voice
pacing of the narrative
Elements
 timeline
 life-story
 perspectives
 sounds
 poetry
 news
• Check out examples at iCAN
• What elements did you like?
• How did the story tap into your emotions?
• Take a look at the resources available at
FLICKSCHOOL
Low Tech
Computer
Higher Tech
Video Camera
Digital Camera
Microphone
More Advanced Tech
Sound: Garageband, Audacity
Video & Digital Editing: iMovie,
Windows Movie Maker, Photoshop
Both are free and easy to use for creating
digital stories using your own pictures and
music.
are a planning & organizing tool
T-Script Audio/Video Storyboard
Videos/Graphics
Audio/Narration
The left side of the script The right side is for the
is for video, graphics,
actual narration, text,
images.
sound effects, etc.
3.
Post Production
2.
Production
1.
Pre-Production
Develop
script and
storyboard
Brainstorm ideas: What is the
purpose? Who is your audience?
What is your story?
Publish:
Share your
creation
Edit, Edit,
Create
Edit
through
recording,
writing, and
collecting
images,
videos, music,
and sounds
 Camera Tips: Shot Sequence
 The sun needs to be behind you.
 Careful of windows (glare, distractions)
 Plan and organize the videotaping.
 Editing is a necessary part of videotaping.
 Use a tripod or other stabilization device.
Seven Deadly Sins of Videotaping
 Review the elements and
 Publish on an accessible site