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Lesson Plan for Digital Storytelling Subject: Design+Technology Grade: 12 - Mrs. Durkee Duration: Several Sessions

Description: In this lesson, students create original storeis that include text, drawings, photos, animation, audio, and video. They will use technology tools including computers, Voicethread, and audio equipment to bring their stories to life.

Learning Goals
 * Enhance communication skills through asking questions, expressing opinions, consructing naratives, and writing for an audience
 * Develop and strengthen computer skill using software that combines text, still images, audio, video, and other media

Preparation
 * Librarian will collaborate with teacher to become familiar with Voice Thread and the digital storytelling process.

What to Do:
 * Introduce students to digital storytelling Ask students what stories they first remember hearing. Who was the storyteller? What were their favorite stories? Which did they like telling themselves? Lead te discussion to digital storytelling. (See above "A History of Digital Storytelling")

Explore Story Ideas (Mindmapping)
 * Students can gain ideas from personal experiences from their past, present, and how they envision their future.

Create Storyboard Class may make changes at any time. Follow the [|7 Main Elements of Digital Storytelling] [|YouTube Video]