The University of Houston Digital Storytelling Website is an extremely informative and helpful resource for learning about digital storytelling. The website is very well-organized, with many broad categories of information and further subcategories that provide in-depth explanations. There is a quote included at the top of each of the broad categories that corresponds to the information that category presents. The website provides information on what digital storytelling is, as well as its educational uses, which is important for educators to help them learn more about how they can incorporate digital storytelling in their classrooms. The website also discusses the seven elements of digital storytelling, which breaks down each component and provides a springboard for those who may be new to creating digital stories. There is also an overview of the 21st century literacy skills that digital storytelling helps to promote, as well as a list of helpful resources.
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“How To” section of the website to be particularly informative, especially for those who are new to digital storytelling. This section identifies the eight steps to great digital storytelling and provides a graphic, along with a link to a blog that describes each step in greater depth. Also within the “How To” section, there was a wealth of information and tips on how to write a script, create storyboards, create photo collages, record and edit digital audio, and find and download royalty-free music. These subcategories were all helpful, as each component can be incorporated when developing and creating a digital story. Lastly, the website provided numerous examples of digital stories which were organized by their specific category, which included pop culture, art, music, and many others. Overall, the website is user-friendly, easy to navigate, and is a wonderful resource. It provides a comprehensive overview and detailed explanations for all aspects of digital storytelling.
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