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Folk tales are a way of learning about life's problems, customs, traditions, and beliefs, and they often share common themes, such as the struggle between good and evil, or wisdom and ignorance. This project looks at the global community and cultural diversity through folk tales.

Ayesah, a seven-year-old student in Karachi, Pakistan, clicks a link with her computer mouse and enters her username and password to open a page. She clicks Projects, then Language Arts, then Folk Tale, and finally the discussion window: Folk Tales from Pakistan. On the screen appear short folktales posted by Ayesah and her fellow students, who look on. Their faces brighten as they read responses to the folktale they posted the day before. From the other side of the globe, a student has sent a note of appreciation for their writing and shared her views on the story. In many schools in many countries, similar scenes play out.

What is digital storytelling? What are the elements of a good story? Why do people tell stories? How is my personal story the same or different from others?