What+is+Digital+Storytelling?


 *  The process of telling a story using various elements of multimedia.

**Benefits of Digital Storytelling**

 * Students learn to think critically about what might be the most effective combinations to create their audio and visual elements.
 * Increases "digital literacy"
 * Meets Common Core requirements
 * Projects often move students to higher levels of rigor and relevance
 * Encourages collaborative learning- students problem solve and bounce ideas off each other
 * Allows students to share work with a large audience that can reach outside the classroom
 * Encourages Creativity and Innovation
 * Enhances Communication
 * Collaboration
 * Research and Information Fluency
 * Fosters Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
 * Helps students retain knowledge longer(
 * Teachers can show teachers and parents students� growth over time. (Digital portfolio)