Bouchrika, Imed. “Digital Storytelling: Benefits, Examples, Tools & Tips.” Research.com, 14 Feb. 2021, research.com/education/digital-storytelling.
This article shows off the different aspects of digital storytelling, describing where and how it’s used. After a brief introduction to digital storytelling, the article goes on to mention how schools and educational institutions use digital storytelling. Then, the article shifts focus to other places where digital storytelling crops up, such as in hospitals and businesses. Afterwards, a few key components of creating a good digital story were given. Finally, the article gives a few more examples of a digital story from various sources.
McGregor, Matt. “The Definitive Guide to Digital Storytelling.” Shorthand.com, shorthand.com/the-craft/digital-storytelling/.
This article is an introduction to the many dimensions of digital storytelling. Starting with a definition and description, then a few noteworthy examples of digital storytelling in practice. The article also includes guidelines for creating a successful project, while also recommending when to use digital storytelling.
As for our research, this article will provide a simple, surface level introduction to digital storytelling in the case that the team needs a general resource early on into the project. In addition, the article provides many examples of digital storytelling, which can be helpful in seeing a diverse set of ideas, which should be helpful in drawing out more ideas from the team.
Nair, Viknesh, and Melor Md Yunus. “A Systematic Review of Digital Storytelling in Improving Speaking Skills.” Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 17, 1 Sept. 2021, p. 9829, https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179829.
This journal article is a literature review focusing on digital storytelling in an educational setting. Covering forty-five different articles, the information presented in each article is used to address the question of whether digital storytelling has an impact on students’ speaking ability. The results of the review indicate that digital storytelling has a positive impact on students’ speaking ability through getting the student to express their emotions in a safe environment, practice speaking through repetition, and improving confidence in their speech. Furthermore, digital storytelling involves using technology to facilitate learning, which lets students learn concepts at a quicker rate.
This information is useful in communicating that a big part of the digital storytelling process is developing a person’s speaking ability. Additionally, it is important to note that the range of implementations of digital storytelling were from elementary school to college, which suggests that the results are not tied to age.
“Story Gallery.” STORYCENTER, www.storycenter.org/story-gallery//roots-by-jim-walsh. Accessed 15 Feb. 2024.
This video is an example of digital storytelling in video form. From the beginning, it is apparent that one of the key characteristics of digital storytelling is that the product is highly edited, using visual aids and B roll footage throughout. This leads to a possible general rule – which is to always have someone speaking accompanied by a visual in the background. In addition, the images were all complementary to what the speaker is saying, which implies that a script should be written around the images that are set to be used. With this in mind, it is also important to follow the story as well, as helping an individual tell their own story is the idea of digital storytelling.