Technology has opened a new way for teachers to read and tell stories to students. No more paper books, no more ways to think how to get students interested and involved. Digital storytelling is the new way how to read to students. Digital storytelling is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Digital stories derive their power by weaving images, music, narrative and voice together, thereby giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences, and insights says Leslie Rule.Examples of digital storytelling are found here:
http://www.courses.unt.edu/efiga/STORYTELLING/StorytellingWebsites.htm
http://www.techteachers.com/digstory/examples.htm
There are many benefits of using digital storytelling in the classroom. One is it benefits visual learners as well as English Language Learners since they are viewing the story. " Children have an innate love of stories. Stories create magic and a sense of wonder at the world. Stories teach us about life, about ourselves and about others. Storytelling is a unique way for students to develop an understanding, respect and appreciation for other cultures, and can promote a positive attitude to people from different lands, races and religions." (http://ww
w.teachingenglish.org.uk/articles/storytelling-benefits-tips)
Digital storytelling resources:
http://edweb.fdu.edu/folio/FrancoE/ST/resources.html
