Storytelling Storytelling is the original teaching tool. Long before there was formal schooling grandparents and parents there were stories. These stories provided children in the community with the knowledge base they needed to survive as an adult. With the introduction of the printing press and the the development of formal schools the role of storytelling in education was diminished. Yet, we still know how a powerful story can capture out attention, fire our imagination, and make clear a difficult idea or concept. Watch the movie and remember it is the story that counts :-) Read the following papers/articles on storytelling: What makes a good story? The Power of Storytelling: How Oral Narrative Influences Children's Relationships in Classrooms The Power of Storytelling Top Ten reasons for Implementing Storytelling   Is there a story that helped you learn or remember an idea or concept? How do you, or could you use storytelling to teach? Digital Storytelling The ancient art of storytelling has recently gained new life through an unlikely partner: technology. Digital storytelling harnesses the power of digital tools to allow students and teachers to tell and archive important stories in exciting new ways.The leader in this area is the Center for Digital Storytelling . Digital Storytelling in Education In recent years cameras, scanners, powerful computers and easy to use softwarehave become available to educators allowing them to explore the world of digital storytelling. Educators have started to develop digital stories about educational content and practices and archive them on the Internet. The best way to learn about the different ways educators are using digital storytelling is to explore some examples. To help you through the process download a rubric from here . As you explore the following exhibits use the rubric to collect your ideas. Remember that you will be developing your own story, so be thinking about what you like and do not like about the examples, and make notes about what you will do differently. Examples: In Education Tempe Elementary Schools Excellence in Education Awards K12 Center Video Case Studies Outside of Education http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/learnshops/digital/movies/hope.m4v http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/capturewales/tg/passion.shtml