The Case for Digitial Storytelling

Dean ShareskiPrairie South School Division

When it hit me

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Digital Storytelling is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Digital stories derive their power by weaving images, music, narrative and voice together, thereby giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences, and insights. Tell your story now digitally.- Leslie Rule, Digital Storytelling Association

Examples

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The Lamp

Personal Stories

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Chasing Metaphors

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Using Text

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The Good Samaritan

Remembrance Day

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Elements of StoryElements of Story Joe Lambert

Point of View

All stories are personal

The theme lives beyond the story itselfhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/psd/110051543/

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Emotional ContentEmotional Content

The Gift of Your Voice

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The Power of the Soundtrack

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Economy

Pacing

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Script

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Digital Storytelling begins with the notion that in the not distant future, sharing one's story through the multiple mediums of digital imagery, text, voice, sound, music, video and animation will be the principle hobby of the world's people.

Purpose and Audience

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