Digital+Storytelling

__**WHAT IS DIGITAL STORYTELLING?**__ The idea of combining storytelling with multimedia tools including graphics, audio and video animation using a movie making software.

//For Teachers://
 * __DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN THE CLASSROOM__**
 * Grade level introduction
 * Expectations
 * Lesson hook
 * Concept explanations for any topic
 * Parent presentations
 * Fieldtrips
 * Demonstrations
 * Classroom memories

//For Students://
 * Book reports
 * Historical reports
 * How To Guides
 * Autobiographies
 * Class projects

Movie Maker (Microsoft) iMovie (Apple) [|Animoto] (web-based) @Prezi (web-based)
 * __SOFTWARE__**


 * __USER GUIDE__**

Computer Storyboard Images Camera (optional) Microphone (optional)
 * __MATERIALS__**


 * __TIPS__**
 * Ask students to create a storyboard before starting their image search or movie
 * MovieMaker is not the best program for editing large amounts of video footage; it's best to work with small clips
 * Make sure your images/video/narration is in the same location as your movie
 * You can also add United Streaming clips to movie projects

> > Be sure to print out a set of directions for the students to make your job easier! >
 * __RESOURCES/EXAMPLES__**
 * [|Animoto Examples]
 * Example Lesson Plan with Movie Maker Directions
 * [[file:Storyboard.pdf]]
 * [[file:amytechtips/MovieMaker Quick Glance.pdf|Quick Guide]]
 * [|MightyCoach] tutorial