Ideas+for+Projects

== =Guidelin **es of Creati**ng Digital Stories =
 * --Each story should be 3-5 minutes with 5-8 slides
 * --Use sources, such as, drawings, artifacts, images, audio or video clips to support your story
 * --Be aware ofcopyright issues
 * --Invite your peers and to comment on your story
 * --Write the reflections on your experience of creating the digital story

=The following outline is created by GHINWA ALAMEEN from Iowa State University= =__ Week 1 __=
 * Introduce the project
 * Explain the process
 * Show good examples
 * Brainstorm ideas
 * Write narrative
 * Develop story outline
 * Create a VoiceThread account

=__ Week 2 __=
 * Discuss digital stories elements
 * Focus on introductions and conclusions
 * Introduce cause-effect relationships
 * Use transition word activity (before, after, but, therefore, on the other hand)
 * Write first draft

=__ Week 3 __=
 * Get pictures and artifacts
 * Discuss copyright free sources (images/sound track/music)
 * Create storyboard
 * Receive peer feedback (organization, content, expression)

=__ Week 4 __=
 * Demonstration VoiceThread in class
 * Discuss commenting techniques
 * Finish and share slideshow

Here is a copy of digital storytelling project using Photo Story 3 created by two instructors.