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Storytelling for non-storytellers. Posted by Shawn Callahan - May 12, 2010Filed in Business storytelling, Questions, Story collection Troy White has just posted a blog which I think is both very good because it encourages people who don’t think they are storytellers to have a go and practice, yet I feel doesn’t go far enough because there is a chance readers will not get to a story based on his list of triggers.

Storytelling for non-storytellers

Mind you I think Troy’s story prompters are a great place to start. I would like, however, to make some additions to each one to make doubly sure people tell a story rather than just express their opinion. My additions are in red. Pet Peeves and when was the last time you felt peeved by themPhysical Characteristics (Uniqueness) and the times they helped or hinderedCore Beliefs and how they unfold in practicePolitics – when have you felt angry, let down or felt like giving them a standing ovation? To get to a story you need to get to a time and a place. Getting Seen Being Heard 1 - Digital Story telling.

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Photobus ~ Home. Art, Storytelling, Education and Technology. Wales - Capture Wales. Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age. Stories of the Dreaming. Digitales - home. Fraynework - digital storytelling. ELI08167B.pdf (application/pdf Object) Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling.

Digital Storytelling - Wading the Web2. Storytelling Evolved: 18 Ideas in Digital Storytelling (Part 2) Yesterday, we discussed… …six innovative techniques for telling stories in digital.

Storytelling Evolved: 18 Ideas in Digital Storytelling (Part 2)

Today, we examine six more. If you didn’t see the first post, go back and check it out! If a picture is worth 1,000 words, how much does a secret go for? We’re approaching the 3rd year of the still-going-strong PostSecret blog. In a similar vein, the iamneurotic blog gives people a place to post their unique idiosyncrasies and share (anonymously) what makes them tick. Isn't it refreshing that the IRS has humanizing secrets too? We’re also a fan of Fmylife, a collection of micro-stories that remind you that even on the worst day of your life, it could be so, so much worse. The 2004 Oscar Best Picture, Crash famously used 360⁰ storytelling to weave its dramatic tale of perspective. In the advertising world, the technique was recently used for Volvo’s Ocean Race campaign. Stories can create imaginary worlds, but never before has that been as literal as it is in digital. The terrifying Big Daddies. DSF - Links. Digital storytelling: turn your photos into movies for education, internet marketing, your family, your work.

Did you know that you can create unlimited animated, music videos from digital photos at no cost? This is an exciting way to engage students in creating digital stories and learning new topics. You can use their technological proficiency to engage them in learning about new areas. Animoto enables you or your students to make stunning, professional videos from digital photos. You can create animated videos about any theme with a simple three step process: 1. upload digital photos (around a theme, issue or topic) 2. add music (and/or audio) 3. create an animated, music video with the press of a button Animoto uses the latest in cinematography to create professional looking music videos on a theme of your choice.

The beauty of this process for engaging students is that they can re-mix at will. For more information on this great free technology, VISIT ANIMOTO. For an example of a video created with Animoto, check out the next module.