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“Digital Storytelling is an engaging means of integrating technology into the classroom curriculum. The intuitive interface of the Frames program our students the capability to develop a professional product that contained pictures, text, transitions, music and voice – the finished story truly delighting our participating veterans.”

Barbara Lohse, Lighthouse Technology Services, New Jersey

Digital Storytelling

Learn how to use digital storytelling to involve students in classroom content, providing a relevant platform for them to showcase their learning.

Participants will become familiar with effective digital storytelling as they use Frames to write and produce digital stories with images, effects, background music, and narration.

This workshop is designed for educators working with students in all grade levels (K-12).

Goal
Learn how digital storytelling can assist students synthesize their ideas, to create stories, narratives and informational movies which can be presented in a creative meaningful way.

Outcomes

• brainstorm project ideas that meet cross curriculum goals
• learn how digital storytelling meets various learning styles
• discover how to “hook” student with digital storytelling
• leave ready to integrate digital storytelling with Frames

Software Skills
Participants will gain experience with Frames, learning how to:

• add images from digital cameras and capture stills from video.
• add image, text, music, and narration.
• apply transitions and text effects.
• export movies in a variety of formats.

Timeline
This one-day workshop runs for approximately six hours. During the morning, participants will view project ideas, and learn the basics of creating digital stories with Frames. In the afternoon, they work in collaborative groups brainstorming ideas and creating useful classroom projects. The day ends with ideas for integration and strategies for implementation.