Digital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling, as it entails from the name itself, it is a kind of storytelling that through the means of technology tools like computers, internet. According to an article named "What is Storytelling", digital storytelling is "around the idea of the art of telling stories with a variety of multimedia". 

Nowadays, education and technology are really closely combine together, both teachers and students are highly relied on high-techs, therefore digital storytelling is welcoming to learners as an educational tool. To apply this approach, there are seven elements should be bear in mind as The 7 Elements of Storytelling refers to as followings:"point of view; a dramatic question; emotional content; the gift of your voice; the power of the soundtrack; economy; pacing." However, for educational purpose, the requirements are slightly different from the elements above.

First thing is to determine the overall purpose of the story, then choose the perspective of narrator's point of view. A dramatic question or questions should also been make, after that is the choice of content. The clarity of voice and pacing of the narrative also matters in the storytelling, with the use of a meaningful audio soundtrack, quality images, video and other multimedia elements can really add content to the story itself. Last, it is the story detail and grammar/language usage part should be pay attention to. Overall, digital storytelling is a good variety form to apply in class.