Digital Storytelling... What exactly is that?

Introduction to Digital Storytelling

Digital storytelling is the practice of using computer based tools to tell stories. As in the traditional story telling, most of the digital stories focus on specific topic and contain a particular point of view. However, as the name implies the DigiTal storytelling usually contains a mix of computer based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips and/or music. Digital photos stories can vary in length, but usually last between 2 and 10 minutes.

Why Digital Storytelling?

Because we live in a time when technology is part of our everyday life, and computers are basically part of our family. That is why, we need to harness the power and advantages of the technology to tell stories in a more inspiring, powerful and meaningful way. The Digital photo-stories are a perfect tool that offers a unique opportunity to experience both the visual and audio effects of a story. Moreover, they are viral and very easy to share, reach other people and spread a message, which is basically the aim of the DigiTals course - to use Digital photo stories to send out positive messages that challenge stereotypes and inspire positive actions.

Elements of Digital Storytelling

The Digital Storytelling is based on 7 basic elements. Learn more by watching the short video