Q4 Finalize It!: My Digital Story

18. Digital Storytelling

This is the final step in the digital story creation process.

There are many different formats you can use to finalize it.


A digital story can be:

  • Presented as a Google or PowerPoint slideshow presentation with possible voice-over recordings (Vocaroo,Online-voice-recorder).
  • Recorded as a Canva video or Microsoft video.
  • Presented or recorded with an alternative application as suggested by your teacher.

Step 1: Create your final presentation or digital video by referring to the resource pages provided:

Step 2: Check with your teacher about sharing your story with the class or others.

Step 3: Participate in a class discussion to reflect on this Digital Story Activity. 

Consider some of the discussion starters provided:

  • What was challenging about creating your story, and how did you overcome them?
  • How did the constructive feedback activity impact your final product?
  • What was your favorite part of creating your story?
  • What was your initial idea for your story, how did you come up with your idea, and did you change your mind during the process?
  • What were some of the new skills you learned?
  • What would you do differently if you were to create a digital story again?
  • If you shared it with your "intended audience," how did your message influence them?

MITECS   Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
c. Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways

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