DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN YOUR COMMUNITY Digital Storytelling in Your Community Digital storytelling (DST) is a transformative approach that blends technology with personal expression, fostering meaningful engagement and learning within communities. Rooted in storytelling traditions but enhanced with modern tools, DST aligns seamlessly with the ISTE Empowered Learner Standard, particularly Standard 1.1, which emphasizes leveraging technology to achieve and demonstrate competency in learning goals (ISTE, n.d.). Empowered Learning through Digital Storytelling Digital storytelling empowers learners by placing them at the center of the creative process, enabling them to choose tools that best convey their message and reflect on their experiences. For example, in my project on experiential learning in Italy, I curated photos, videos, and reflections, using tools like Canva, to communicate about cultural landmarks and their educational value. This aligns with ISTE Standard 1.1.d, which...

Discuss your progress on the digital story.  What is your plan to be prepared to share your story during the 7th week of class?  What do you need assistance with? The progress on my digital story is going well. I’ve completed my script and storyboard, and I’ve sorted all the photos I plan to include. The next step is to interview students who went on the trip, and I’m currently working on questions to guide them so they feel comfortable sharing their experiences. I’m also deciding on which digital tool to use—while I’m comfortable with Canva and love its features, I’m considering Prezi for its dynamic presentation style. I plan to try Prezi first, and if it doesn’t create what I’m hoping for, I’ll use Canva. With these final steps in mind, I feel confident I’ll be prepared to share my story by the 7th week, though I’d appreciate any assistance with refining interview questions or advice on choosing the best tool for this project. Review the resources for this week and discuss...