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What Is It?
A Digital Story is when some sort of 'story' is created using computer-based tools. This includes a combination of images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips and/or music to create a short movie. Digital Stories typically have a strong emotional component and generally focus on a specific topic. These short movies can portray a particular point of view and can be instructional, persuasive, historical, or reflective.

There are seven main elements of digital storytelling:
 * 1) __Point of View__ - the perspective of the author
 * 2) __A Dramatic Question__ - this will be answered by the end of the story and is often the driving force of the movie/story.
 * 3) __Emotional Content__ - serious issues that speak to us in a personal and powerful way
 * 4) __The Gift of Your Voice__ - this is a strategy that helps the audience understand the content. The author is able to personalize the story.
 * 5) __The Power of the Soundtrack__ - music or other sounds that support the storyline
 * 6) __Economy__ - having the right amount of content to effectively tell the story without weighing it down with too much information
 * 7) __Pacing__ - the rate at which the story progresses

Educational Example
Some educators decide to have their students create a digital story, reviewing information that they have learned. Also, often times educators themselves will create their own digital stories and show them to their students as a way to present new material. This can work great and can be very helpful as an anticipatory set. It creates an engaging environment and is conducive to active learning in the classroom.

See below for an example of a Digital Story media type="youtube" key="n_XAtOkqq9U" height="315" width="420"

For more information about Digital Stories, click the below links: General Information 7 things you should know about Digital Storytelling Educational Digital Storytelling

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