Digital storytelling

Digital storytelling is a great way for teachers to convey information in a technologically modern way. It utilizes different aspects of computer-based technologies in a fun and creative new ways. Digital storytelling opens several doors for students project and allows a way for teachers to assess learning without a formal test. New ways to present projects arise. For example, using digital storytelling to do a book report, or showcase the "student of the week", or even to just show parents what students learned about a given topic! It's a fun new way to incorporate technology into everyday learning!

Here are some helpful websites for digital storytelling!

http://its.ksbe.edu/dst/
http://www.edutopia.org/use-digital-storytelling-classroom
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/ds.html#
http://www.digitales.us/tools/toolkits_kids.php (most for sale, however some helpful tools under resources)
http://teachingteachers.com/