The+Process

**Plan**
Students write script. They might use story boards, timelines, or other graphic organizers.

What is a Storyboard? Storyboards are visual representations that aid in the the creation process of digital storytelling. Storyboards lay out images in sequential order to create the the flow of the production.


 * [|getting started.docx]
 * [|Atomic Learning's Storyboard Pro]
 * [|Celtx] open source storyboarding software.
 * [|Kid's Guide to Recording Stories (pdf)] tutorials
 * [|Script Template]
 * [|Storyboard PDF Creator]
 * [|Storyboard Planning Sheet]
 * Storyboarding: Creating a storyboard in Word
 * Digital Storyboard (blank)

Graphic Organizers
 * Inspiration (grades 6-12)  and Kidspiration  Inspired Learning Community
 * Websipration - Online learning environment that helps students improve writing and thinking skills. Training videos Cost $39 per year
 * bubbl.us
 * Gliffy - create 5 free then $4.95 a month Gliffy Tutorial
 * Mindmeister (Free)
 * Popplet (free)
 * Mind42
 * Read, Write Think
 * Printable graphic organizers from Education Place

Timelines
 * TimeToast
 * Tripline
 * Dipity
 * Timerime
 * Timeglider
 * xtimeline

Collect
Students start to collect information and resources needed to complete the digital story.
 * [|Honing Your Story]
 * Visit the Resources link on the left to find images and sounds

Production
Students will develop the presentation putting the information and media together through a variety of educationally approved resources. To the left, a list applications can be found on the navigation menu under "Publishing".

Assessing Projects

 * [|Interactive Digital Media Scoring Guide]*
 * [|Create Your Own Rubric at RubiStar]
 * [|Tips for Good Digital Storytelling] pdf from the BBC
 * [|Teaching Teachers] This site give an overview, talks about storytelling, and tells you how create a digital story.
 * Rubrics for Digital Storytelling by Meg Ormiston

Tutorials

 * [|Wired and Inspired]
 * [|10 Easy Steps]