Q3 Craft Your Story: Storyboard It!

18. Digital Storytelling

Step 1. Copy or Download the storyboard template that matches the type of story you are creating.

Step 2. Review the "How to Use the Narrative Storyboard Templates" video embedded on this page. Direct link to the video (4:55)

Keep in mind the options mentioned previously:

  • Google slides: Build your scenes and script using the Google slides templates provided. When the storyboard is complete you will have the option to record it as a video in Canva in Quest 4 Finalize It!.
  • PowerPoint: Export the storyboard template from the Google slide template and export it as a Microsoft PowerPoint slide deck. When the storyboard is complete you will have the option to record it as a video within PowerPoint in Quest 4 Finalize It!
  • Canva: Use the Google template provided as a guide to create your storyboard. Canva does include storyboard templates, however using the Google slide template makes it easier to import it and record it as a presentation or video in Canva in Q4 Finalize It!

How to Use the Narrative Storyboard Templates Video Tutorial

Step 3. Complete your storyboard, and add your media elements. Remember that you can either add your media elements as you go, or after you have completed the story.

  • Locate and identify specific media elements for each part of your storyboard. Be sure to save a link to the resources that you will be using.
  • Helpful media and copyright resources are provided below.

HELPFUL Media Resources

  • Canva, Google, and PowerPoint all have images available within their applications.
  • Additional Free Digital Images
    • Lifeofpix: Free images and photos with no copyright restrictions, including high-resolution photographs.
    • Photos For Class: Provides a curated collection of images specifically designed for educational use, offering a safe and filtered search engine.

COPYRIGHT RESOURCES

Review the tools available to help when citing your source featured in Thing 10. Search Strategies

For Copyright Laws review the resources in Thing 7 Be Legal and Fair

MITECS   Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

2. Digital Citizen
c. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property

3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits
c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts or solving authentic problems

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
d. Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences