3 Cool Tools for Digital Storytelling Across the Grades
Resource Materials:
In this section of the Resources Page you will find reference materials, tutorials and how-to information that will help you review or extend your knowledge from the presentation.
Session Padlet
Pedagogy
Digital storytelling – the practice of using digital tools to tell a story.
- Digital stories
- Start with a GOOD story
- Usually include various forms of multimedia
- Can be used in nearly every subject and with all topics
- For example, create a book about famous women for Women’s History Month. Share a story about a woman that you consider a hero and why. Add images and short video clips.
Five Reasons to Use Digital Storytelling:
- Research Skills
- Tool and Resource Selection
- Script-writing skills
- Collaboration (if working in pairs)
- Creativity
Video
In-the-Classroom:
Our In-the-Classroom section is where you will find ideas and examples on how to integrate the tools shared into classroom instruction.
Resources Shared During the Session
- Story Maker (Grades K-6)
- Book Creator (Grades K-12)
- Sway (Grades 3-12)
Additional Resources
Links to Related OK2Ask Virtual Workshop Archives –
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Link to Special Topics Page (Curated collection) for Digital storytelling
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