Programs for Schools: Digital Storytelling
Grades 5–12
Digital Storytelling
Combining the power of digital cameras, scanners, and simple editing software, digital storytelling is the compelling integration of technology and story. Students use still images, text slides, graphics, music, and narration to share, preserve, and celebrate their stories while gaining experience with the basic skills and techniques of filmmaking. The curriculum has proved particularly effective for English language learners.
Lead Faculty
Brady Shoemaker
Educational Objectives
Apply traditional research and reporting skills to multimedia production. Learn how to creatively combine images and sounds to communicate emotion. Practice writing personal narrative.
Participation
This program combines professional development and a class trip to the Media Arts Lab. Academic subject teachers or media, art, technology, or ELL specialists receive hands-on training, Digital Storytelling curriculum, and technical and implementation support. The program’s schedule is designed by each instructor. Projects are created using a computer, a digital camera, and video
editing software. Mac and PC platforms are both acceptable. Schools qualifying for financial assistance are able to borrow equipment from the JBFC at no cost. All other schools are responsible for providing their own equipment and software. This program has been offered at the English Language Institute at Westchester Community College, Fox Lane High School, and the Media Arts Lab (for teens, adults,
and nonprofit organizations).
For more information, contact education@burnsfilmcenter.org
