Once upon a time, storytelling meant gathering around a campfire and listening

Today, we've entered an exciting new era of digital storytelling, where technology and narrative combine to create powerful learning experiences

Digital storytelling combines the art of storytelling with multimedia elements like images, text, recorded audio, video, and music to create engaging narratives (Henrickson et al., 2022). It's a way to bring stories to life in the digital age.

What is Digital Storytelling? 

Figure 1. Students presenting (own photo)

In education, digital storytelling helps students develop critical thinking skills and creativity while improving their digital literacy.

Teachers can use it to make abstract concepts more understandable and encourage active participation (Al-Abdullatif, 2022). Studies show it can significantly improve students' speaking skills and engagement (Nair & Md Yunus, 2022).

Businesses use it for marketing and training, advocates use it to inspire change, and entertainers use it to create engaging content for their audiences.

Digital storytelling isn't just for education! 

Let me introduce you to StoryJumper, a user-friendly digital storytelling platform. It offers a built-in image library, drawing tools, and the ability to record audio narration. Teachers can manage entire classrooms and track student progress (Sensale Yazdian & Diamant-Cohen, 2023).

www.storyjumper.com

StoryJumper allows for users to create a digital story, one page at a time, to share with their audience.

Ready to create your own?

1. Go to: www.storyjumper.com

2. Click "Create a Book"

3. Sign up for a free account

4. Select from the blank book options

    (Use a story starter template)

5. Enter your title and author description

6. Add characters, objects, and personal images to help     your story move along

7. Click "Add Page" to build your story

8. Save to your personal library to share with others

Ready to try? Here's your task. Create a two-page digital story about your favorite teaching moment. Use StoryJumper's artwork library or upload your own images, add text, and record your narration. Then share it with your students or colleagues!