Overview Digital Storytelling is the intersection between the age- old art of storytelling and access to powerful technology that is easy to learn and use. Stories have been used throughout history and by all cultures to pass on important knowledge. With the advent of affordable digital video cameras, easy to use software, DVDs, and the Internet we can now tell, capture and disseminate our stories in new ways and to a broader population. So what does this have to do with education? Let's start with the examples below and the quote to the right. While you are at it take a look at the linked documents below the quote. Finally, take a few minutes to write responses to the questions at the bottom of the page.

Digital Kids and Analogue Schools The Nintendo Generation A Digital Divide Between Students and Educators? Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials: Understanding the "New Students" (PDF)

Who are the storytellers for today's children? Site #1 Site #2 Site #3 Site #4

Reflection/Discussion Questions 1) What stories are the example sites telling to children and youth? 2) What are some other example of "media" storytellers? 2) How do the visuals add to the story? What captures kids attention? 3) Do you agree or disagree with Roger Schrank's quote? Why? 4) What does digital storytelling have to offer the Nintendo generation?