video creation

Q2 Find Your Story: Introduction

18. Digital Storytelling

Introduction

Now that you have discovered how different elements can be used to tell more effective stories and about four different types of narrative stories, it's time to decide on the type of story you will create. 

You will start by reviewing the criteria for your digital story with your teacher and discuss their expectations for your completed digital story. The next step will be to brainstorm and research story topic ideas.


I Can Statements

  • brainstorm and research story topic ideas

Teen searching for topic ideas in a large open book in a library

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MITECS   Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits

4. Innovative Designer
a. Know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems

6. Creative Communicator
a. Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication
b. Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations
c. Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations
d. Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences