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Digital Storytelling is the practice of using computer-based tools to tell stories. As with traditional storytelling, most digital stories focus on a specific topic and contain a particular point of view. However, as the name implies, digital stories usually contain some mixture of computer-based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips and/or music. Digital stories can vary in length, but most of the stories used in education typically last between two and ten minutes. And the topics that are used in Digital Storytelling range from personal tales to the recounting of historical events, from exploring life in one's own community to the search for life in other corners of the universe, and literally, everything in between. A great way to begin learning about Digital Storytelling is by watching the following video introduction to Digital Storytelling.

Step-by-step guide to digital storytelling, from story origination through drafting, photographing, recording audio, publishing.

Fantastic site uses professional illustrator images and a drag-and-drop interface to allow users to create their own digital books.

Tips and examples of digital storytelling

Nice digital storytelling site similar to Voicethread. Upload photos, then add narration. Stories can be embedded and shared.

Interactive table of digital Bloom's Taxonomy

Digital magazine from Stanford University highlights interesting and challenging stories of innovation. Could be a great kick-starter for project-based learning or to engage kids in innovative and critical thinking.

Cool site lets you create digital projects using video, images, mp3s, blogs, etc.

very cool digital projects done by high school students

Free audio editing software titles

Good list of instructional tips for using digital video cams with students.

Wonderful tool for elementary digital storytelling.

Wonderful site for elementary digital storytelling.

"Smilebox is a photo service that lets you quickly turn life's moments into digital creations you can share with others or save for yourself. Choose from hundreds of ecard, scrapbooking, and slideshow designs for every occasion. New designs are released every week. Personalize and share your Smilebox creation for free, or select premium options for print, DVD burning, expanded music choices, and no advertisements."

Easy-to-use digital storytelling site makes stories that are perfectly formatted for mobile devices.

Tool similar to Glogster, but free for 1 teacher + 30 students. Additionally, presentations can be downloaded and (wait for it) printed!

Easy to use site that lets users put together virtual "stories" using images, video, Tweets, text, etc. from social media sites.

OpenOffice tools now online.

Live streaming Video from the phone

Cool stream video app for the Phones with video.

Collaborative effort to promote student journalism, including news broadcasts, documentaries, and live event coverage.