Using media to tell a story, source: Kathie Melocco; accessed on 11 April 2013
Digital
Storytelling is a “modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling”, just
like its traditional alternative, used “to share knowledge, wisdom and values”
(DSAWEB, 2013). The difference between the interactive and standard
storytelling lies in the level of engagement. Telling a story digitally means
delivering a short narrative with the use of multimedia tools. The access to
the new technologies online allows a global collaboration (connectivism), which
builds a better educational experience.
Some
of the benefits of using digital storytelling across the elementary curriculum
are:
- Supporting critical thinking
- Promoting shared responsibility for learning (LACUE, 2011) and digital literacy
- Encouraging research and creativity
I
feel that Digital Storytelling would help students not only develop technology
skills but inspire them to explore the topic and communicate what they learn in
their own creative way.
Little
Bird Tales software is intended mainly at younger students. Users can upload
their photos, draw images and record audio/videos. I thoroughly enjoyed working
with this program and I think due its simplicity and the palette of colours to
choose from (similarly to Glogster), it would be a fun and engaging support to
my lessons. I signed up for Little Bird Tales free as a teacher (there’s also a
standard parent option). I was particularly amazed with the function of creating
interactive assignments, although there is an annual fee for this service.
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