Enhancing Insruction with Digital Narratives

Making and sharing audio and video information has opened up a world of possibilities for creating digital narratives. I think this interactive storytelling can be used to enhance instructions while promoting strong communication skills. Students can use a variety of software to create exciting stories that teach a lesson or entertain. Our students are tech savvy and this allows them to showcase their skills. But be aware this is not just slapping together files and telling a story, it is a bit more detailed and involved that that in order to be done right. It's important to gather the necessary materials to create the digital story. Getting the most of digital assets takes time. There are all kinds of benefits to this. It allows students new ways to choose to communicate. The benefits can be great, including increasing logical reasoning, and a greater understanding of the creative process. I think digital narratives are a great tool for students to explore.