Photo Story 3Photo Story 3
and Digital Storytellingand Digital Storytelling
What is PhotoStory?What is PhotoStory?
Images(with motion)
+ audio/music = video
Sample ProjectsSample Projects
American Dream
Legacy
Grandma’s Story
Why PhotoStory?Why PhotoStory?
• Pros– The “Wizard” makes it
quick & easy to use– Professional results– Free! Students with
PC can install at home– “Digital” projects are
more portable
• Cons– Must be downloaded– WMP-10 installed– Poor title options– “Digital Storytelling”
takes more time than a pencil & paper activity
What is Digital Storytelling?What is Digital Storytelling?
• Using a story to present information…
• The use of computers, pictures, video, narration, and music to create and share stories.
http://www.photobus.co.uk/dstory_pages/what_dstory.html
A Good RecipeA Good Recipe
• 250 words (example)
• Around a dozen pictures
• About 2 minutes in length
http://www.class.uh.edu/classidt/spotlights/digitalStorytelling.html
Why Digital Storytelling?Why Digital Storytelling?
Reinforces educational skills…• Reading, writing, & public speaking• Research, documentation, & organization• Cooperative learning & problem solving• 21st century technology skills (applied to
your content = technology integration)
http://www.class.uh.edu/classidt/spotlights/digitalStorytelling.html
Why Digital Storytelling?Why Digital Storytelling?
Multimedia can improve comprehension…
• Covers wide variety of learning styles
• Engages students (project-based learning)
• Better retention… multiple senses stimulated
Focus on the content…
not the bells & whistles.
Focus on the content…
not the bells & whistles.
Digital Storytelling ProcessDigital Storytelling Process
• Set “checkpoint” due dates– Helps students stay organized and on schedule
Select a Topic
Research the
Content
Write the Script
Digital Storytelling ProcessDigital Storytelling Process
Select a Topic
Research the
Content
Write the Script
Collect the Images
Digital Storytelling ProcessDigital Storytelling Process
• Focus on the content, not the product
Select a Topic
Research the
Content
Write the Script
Collect the Images
Import & Arrange
the Images
sample stories and their development
Digital Storytelling ProcessDigital Storytelling Process
• The script guides the process
• Digital Camera, Scanner, Google Images
Research the
Content
Write the Script
Collect the Images
Import & Arrange
the Images
Narration, Audio & Music
Digital Storytelling ProcessDigital Storytelling Process
• Again, the script guides the process…
• Arrange images according to the script
Write the Script
Collect the Images
Import & Arrange
the Images
Narration, Audio & Music
Save as a Video File
sample stories and their development
Digital Storytelling ProcessDigital Storytelling Process
• Mark picture transitions on the script
• Talk over the top of the mic, but not too close
Collect the Images
Import & Arrange
the Images
Narration, Audio & Music
Distribution Format
sample stories and their development
Digital Storytelling ProcessDigital Storytelling Process
• Project File (used to edit)
• Video File (used to present)
Import & Arrange
the Images
Narration, Audio & Music
Distribution Format
Viewing OptionsViewing Options
• Most Common– Watch directly in Windows Media Player– Insert video clip into PowerPoint
• Other ideas– Burn to CD/DVD– Post to a website
Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources
Checklists
http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/todo.htm
Calendar Creator
http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/calendar.htm
Rubrics
http://rubistar.4teachers.org
BubbleShare.com
http://bubbleshare.com/upload/activex
Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling
http://www.coe.uh.edu/digitalstorytelling/default.htm
DigiTales
http://digitales.us/
Atomic Learning.com – Windows MovieMaker
http://www.atomiclearning.com/moviemaker2
Adobe Digital Kids Club
http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/storytelling