Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling introduces educators to digital storytelling and explores ways to use digital stories to enhance students’ learning experiences. The course is designed to be comprehensive yet fundamental. By comprehensive we mean that the course provides a solid foundation for all of the components of a digital story and illustrates these components with tutorials, example stories, and links to additional readings. The course also provides a hands-on opportunity for learners to create their own digital stories. The course is fundamental because it covers the basic process of creating a digital story starting with just a simple script and as little as one image.
This course is intended for K-12 teachers in all disciplines, although it is open to anyone with an interest in digital storytelling. Course participants will use WeVideo (https://www.wevideo.com/), a free web-based video editing program, to create a digital story that could be shared both online and with students in the classroom. Teachers in the state of Texas may be eligible to receive Continuing Professional Education units if they complete the major requirements of the course.
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1WEEK 1: Choosing a Topic and Defining your Purposes
Week 1 introduces you to the basics of digital storytelling. You will explore the fundamental elements of a good digital story and review examples used by educators across a varied curriculum. By the end of this week, you will be able to choose a topic and define the purpose of a digital story you will create for your classroom or informal learning setting. You may access the course materials for this week from the links below, or from the navigation bar on the left side of this page.
7 個視頻 （總計 23 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
7 個視頻
Welcome2分鐘
Introduction to Digital Storytelling 2分鐘
Digital Storytelling Process3分鐘
Types of Digital Stories4分鐘
Selecting a Topic3分鐘
Digital Storytelling in the Classroom 3分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
Week 1 Instructions10分鐘
Week 1 Reading Materials30分鐘
1 個練習
Assignment 1: Select your Topic and Define the Purpose of the digital story45分鐘
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2WEEK 2: Writing an Effective Script and Creating a Storyboard
In Week 2, we will focus on scriptwriting, storyboarding, and Creative Commons. We will begin by discussing the steps in developing and writing a script for the digital story you will create in this course.We will explore the basic elements of the script,such as introduction, character development, tension and resolution that are necessary in developing a script. Then, we will also examine the importance of selecting appropriate images and creating a storyboard. In Week 2, you will learn not only the functions and the sequences of a storyboard, but also the most useful ways to locate images, such as using photos taken with a digital camera and images downloaded from the internet based on the size, quality, type and usage rights. A step-by-step approach will be used to illustrate how these images can support your own script as a part of creating a digital story. By the end of this week, you will begin to understand the important steps and elements of scriptwriting, and be able to envision your story's script in a visually interesting storyboard.
8 個視頻 （總計 42 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
8 個視頻
Getting Started with Scriptwriting5分鐘
Creating a Storyboard4分鐘
Creative Commons3分鐘
Images and Copyright8分鐘
Using High Resolution Images6分鐘
Creating a Storyboard with StoryboardThat3分鐘
12 lessons learned part 18分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
Week 2 Instructions10分鐘
Week 2 Reading Materials
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3WEEK 3
In week 3, we will focus on how you can record audio narration that will be used in your digital story. We will examine some of the most common types of microphones and recording devices that you can use to record the script you wrote. We will also demonstrate how to record and edit your digital audio files using Audacity, free audio recording software available for Windows and Macintosh computers. Of course, if you prefer, you may use any audio editing program to record and/or edit your narration. The important thing to remember is that recording your own voice is a key component of the digital storytelling process since it explains the information you are presenting and provides a personal touch to your story. We feel strongly that this part of the process should not be overlooked.This week, we will also explore how you can find and download appropriate music that supports the theme of your story. We will focus on music that is in the public domain or is free of copyright restrictions so that it can be used in your digital story legally and at no cost.
11 個視頻 （總計 47 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
11 個視頻
Recording Narration With a Portable Recording Device1分鐘
Recording Your Narration3分鐘
Digital Audio Formats2分鐘
Recording Narration with an iPhone2分鐘
Recording Narration with an Android Phone2分鐘
Downloading and Installing Audacity3分鐘
Recording and Saving with Audacity5分鐘
Basic Editing in Audacity: Removing Parts of an Audio File6分鐘
Mixing Audio with Audacity5分鐘
Finding and Using Copyright-Free Music Tracks9分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
Week 3 Instructions10分鐘
Week 3 Reading Materials50分鐘
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4WEEK 4
In Week 4, we will explore how to assemble all of the elements (text, images, narration, and if you choose, music and/or video clips) to create the final version of your digital story and publish it online. You may use any video editing software program of your choice, and you may find a list of software options, Web 2.0 tools, and mobile apps, on the Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling website (http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu).
12 個視頻 （總計 70 分鐘）, 3 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
12 個視頻
Creating a Single Image Digital Story3分鐘
WeVideo Introduction2分鐘
Adding Media6分鐘
Creating a Digital Story in WeVideo6分鐘
Image Editing5分鐘
Adding Text13分鐘
Adjusting Audio5分鐘
Adding a Video Clip9分鐘
Finalizing Your Video4分鐘
Single Image Digital Story: Finalized Version2分鐘
New WeVideo Editing Tool7分鐘
3 個閱讀材料
Week 4 Instructions10分鐘
Week 4 Reading Materials3分鐘
WeVideo Instructions10分鐘
講師
Bernard R Robin
Associate ProfessorCurriculum and Instruction
Sara G. McNeil
Associate ProfessorCurriculum and Instruction
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Do I need to know anything about media arts?
No. The course is designed for the novice computer user who has an interest in using digital stories to make teaching and learning more engaging.
Do I need to be a tech-savvy prior to this course?
No, but you need fundamental computer and basic internet skills such as accessing a web site, uploading files, and saving and downloading images.
What resources will I need for this course?
For this course, you need: 1) a reliable internet connection, 2) a device to record audio, such as a smartphone or audio recorder, 3) a free account on WeVideo, and 3) the time to listen, read, watch, discuss, and practice the techniques you will learn in this course.
Which time zone is officialy used?
All deadlines are based on CDT (Central Daylight Time).
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