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“A Digital Storytelling is a way of organising information, conveying emotions, building community in a series of still images or short videos that are combined with a narrated soundtrack to tell a story” (Bull & Kadjer,2004).
Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling
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Course Summary
Digital Storytelling is a way of organizing information, conveying emotions, and building community, using a series of still images or short videos combined with a narrated soundtrack to tell a story (Bull & Kadjer, 2004).
Although mobile technology is not yet widely used in schools, and in some cases even prohibited by internal regulations, it is a hallmark of contemporary life and a powerful tool that challenges teachers and students to innovate in teaching and learning practices.
This course aims to contribute to the understanding of this phenomenon and harness its potential for developing Digital Storytelling.
Objectives: This course provides knowledge about this innovative pedagogical approach, exploring its advantages and disadvantages, while offering practical guidance on using video tools effectively in the classroom to implement Digital Storytelling.
Course Goals
Learning outcomes:
- Know what a Digital Storytelling innovative pedagogical scenario is;
- Know the pedagogical potential of a Digital Storytelling innovative pedagogical scenario;
- Understand the different roles of a Digital Storytelling innovative pedagogical scenario;
- Design pedagogical activities using Digital Storytelling;
- Produce a Digital Storytelling;
- Improve ICT skills;
- Reinforce self and cultural awareness as a European citizen;
- Apply and/or adapt different concepts, ideas, and teaching methodologies to the ones practised in their home country;
- Facilitate experience and cultural exchanges between European participants and Portuguese teaching personnel, which results in a fruitful international experience
- Enhance communicative competencies in English and social skills;
- Promote intercultural awareness;
- Learn more about Portugal’s and Porto’s culture, heritage and society;
- Identify & share good practices that can be implemented at a local level.
Daily Program
DAY 1
• Self Preparation for a short School presentation on Day 2
• Cultural Quiz (to be filled out pre-session) • Welcome Session - Networking between participants and Erasmus+ team
• Sharing of European core values
• Open space for participants to share ideas and discuss current challenges in the Education sector; collaborative opportunity to exchange future goals (activity)
• Icebreaking, dinner, week briefing and planning
DAY 2
• Digital Storytelling: Introduction, innovative pedagogical scenario
• Trainee presentation using video tools
• What is Digital Storytelling?
• Different roles and types of Digital Storytelling
• Mobile Learning with Digital Storytelling
• Practical: My Learning Platform with Edmodo
DAY 3
• Digital Storytelling Process – 8 Steps
• Practical: Step 1 – Write a proposal
• Practical: Step 2 – Research, explore and learn
• Practical: Step 3 – Write a script
DAY 4
• Practical: Step 4 – Storyboard/plan (how to create a storyboard?)
• Video learning potential
• Practical: Step 5 – gather/create images, audios and videos outside
DAY 5
• Activity examples to integrate video within the curriculum
• How can a teacher use videos? (Khan Academy and TEDed exercises)
• Practical: Step 6 – Put it all together with Animoto or Beatable apps
DAY 6
• Practical: Step 7 – Share
• Practical: Step 8 – Feedback and reflection
• Discussion and course evaluation
• Learning validation
• Certification Ceremony
Note
The daily schedule/ program describes likely activities but may differ based on the trainer's discretion and objectives.
Classes are scheduled for either the morning or afternoon, based on the provider's preference.
If there's a particular topic you wish to cover, please mention it no later than 1 month in advance.
Please note that the course may have participants from various school levels and English proficiency.
Pricing
🍷porto
480 € / participant
- Welcome Kit
- Quality Daily Program
- Welcome Session & Dinner
- Daily Coffee Break
- Logistics & Admin. Support
- Full Daily Assistance
- Erasmus+ Documentation
- Certification Ceremony
Costs can be supported with a Key Action grant under the Erasmus+ Program. Our pricing policy follows the official regulations on transparent costs.
Course fee: 480 euros per participant (6-day course).
What is Included? Find all details listed inside the information box.
More About Our Services
Welcome Kit
with goodies and materials from Learning Together’s Team
Quality Daily Program
designed by our innovative, experienced trainers
Welcome Session & Dinner
icebreaking while enjoying Portuguese delicacies
Daily Coffee Break
to enjoy a morning break between peers and trainer
Organizational & Administrative Support
from the headquarters and LT staff
Full Daily Assistance
on-call+chat support throughout the whole week
Certification Ceremony
course documentation, validation, networking and farewell.
ENROLL NOW!
📝 Get the Program PDF HERE.
What is Course Status?
Always contact us first, before booking any flights or accommodation.
Confirmed
This session/date is affirmed and will be held.
Planned
This session is a planned date and is open to enrollments.
Language
English
Material Required
Laptop
Documentation
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Location
On-site
Target Audience
Wide range of educational professionals across primary, middle and secondary schools, higher education, training centers, adult education schools and NGOs.
OUR GALLERY
Certification
A Certificate of Attendance is issued to all participants who complete a minimum of 80% of the course.
2-Week Training
Join a second confirmed course for a 2-week mobility (enjoy a longer experience with a discount)! Contact us for more details or pre-register.
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