Digital+Documentaries

Digital Documentaries (or Digital Storytelling) is using computers and technology resources to tell a story. The story topic can vary greatly and is easily adapted for every curricular area. They are most often created using iMovie on a Mac or Microsoft PhotoStory or Windows Movie Maker on a PC.

Here are some ways to implement Digital Documentaries or Digital Storytelling into your classroom:
 * 1) Instead of having students write an article review, have them create a 2-minute article summary via a digital story. Here is an example: PhotoStory Article Review
 * 2) Have students research a time in history and present their information in a story format instead of a written report or speech.

Here are some Digital Documentary/Storytelling resources:

CTE Digital Documentaries Workshop Here is a workshop agenda that includes additional resources for Digital Storytelling, including steps to follow and useful links.

Microsoft PhotoStory A free download for Windows computers...allows you to put music and voice audio to a photo slide show (the PhotoStory Article Review example above was created in PhotoStory). Very simple and user-friendly way to make a movie using photos. Very basic.