Description
Basic Computer Proficiency required. Read more »
Basic computer proficiency courses are designed for individuals who have limited experience with technology. Participants will learn fundamental skills such as navigating the web, and using basic programs.
Teachers today face the challenge of captivating student interest while aligning their teaching methods to the technology and the skillset demands of the evolving job market.
Bridging traditional teaching methods with modern technology and 21st-century skills is crucial for creating engaging learning environments.
However, integrating key competencies like the 4Cs: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity into diverse subjects remains a significant hurdle. Regardless of the subject taught, teachers need to reshape their approach to integrate technology into their curriculum.
This course aims to introduce participants, teachers of all subjects, to the versatile tool of digital storytelling, fostering the development of future-ready skills.
By mastering its use as a cross-curricular tool, educators can seamlessly integrate the 4Cs into various subject areas.
Throughout the course, participants will engage in a series of interactive lectures and workshops, without being overwhelmed by technology.
They will explore the theoretical foundations and pedagogical benefits of educational digital storytelling.
During hands-on workshops, educators will participate in the creation and recording of digital story lessons, and the integration and editing of audio-visual materials, culminating in peer-to-peer presentations.
Additionally, collaboration in an international story circle will provide opportunities to exchange feedback and experience with fellow educators.
By the course’s end, participants will possess a finalized digital story lesson to use as educational material.
They will have developed expertise in educational digital storytelling, enabling the seamless integration of the 4Cs in different subjects.
By acquiring digital competencies and future-ready skills aligned with 21st-century demands, educators will enhance student engagement and learning outcomes by creating subject-specific narratives and digital content.
Ultimately, they will become skilled, future-ready educators capable of facilitating transformative learning experiences and overcoming classroom technology barriers.
What is included
Learning outcomes
During the course, participants will learn:
- Application of 4Cs: Apply critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity through the crafting digital story lessons;
- Writing Skills: Formulate a point of view and develop the script;
- Subject Alignment: Get a clear understanding of the educational digital storytelling process and how to align it with the subject matter and learning objectives;
- Media Literacy: Learn how to integrate visual elements, sound, and music effectively into digital story lessons;
- Digital Literacy: Navigate and utilize various digital tools for storytelling, sound recording, editing, and publishing;
- Collaboration Skills: Engage in international story-circle group activities, providing constructive peer reviews;
- Creative Expression: Demonstrate creativity in crafting compelling subject-specific narratives through educational digital storytelling;
- Ethical Use of Media: Practice ethical use of media, understanding copyright regulations while using Creative Commons resources;
- Problem-Solving Skills: Learn how to make decisions and overcome obstacles at all stages of the project;
- Overcoming Tech Fears: Demonstrate confidence when introducing educational digital storytelling as a cross-curricular tool in your classroom.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Introduction to the course and Digital Storytelling
- Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
- Icebreaker activities;
- Presentations of the participants’ schools;
- Introduction to future-ready education, digital storytelling, and 4Cs;
- Importance of digital storytelling in teaching the 4Cs (Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity);
- Educational uses of digital storytelling.
Day 2 – Understanding educational digital storytelling and story crafting
- Educational Digital Storytelling process: Elements of a compelling story;
- Brainstorming and crafting a narrative for educational purposes;
- Mapping stories to subject matter and learning objectives;
- Guided practice: Writing a story (300-word script) related to individual teaching subjects.
Day 3 – Introduction to visual storytelling and storyboarding
- Visual language and photography theory for beginners;
- Exploring various tools and methods for creating visual elements (images, graphics, videos) for stories;
- Introduction to Creative Commons and Copyrights;
- Guided practice: Collect your copyright-free material online (photos and videos) and make your storyboard.
Day 4 – Introduction to recording techniques
- Overview of tools and equipment for recording digital stories;
- Techniques for effective voiceovers, narration, and audio recording;
- The power of sound and music in Digital Storytelling;
- Guided practice: Record voice-over for your digital story and find a musical piece online for your digital story.
Day 5 – Editing and sharing your digital story
- Introduction to video editing and overview of selected editing software;
- Basics of editing: cutting, effects, and transitions;
- Guided practice: editing your digital stories;
- Group screening of stories and peer review.
Day 6 – Course closure & cultural activities
- Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
- Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
- Excursion and other external cultural activities.
