Digital Story Telling

Digital Story Telling
 

Digital storytelling is the modern version of the ancient art of storytelling. Throughout history, storytelling has been used to share knowledge, wisdom and values. Digital storytelling uses digital media to create visual stories to show, share and preserve. Digital stories derive their impact by weaving together images, music, narrative and voice to give depth and dimension to the narrative. The Internet makes sharing the stories more accessible. Today, the tools and process of digital storytelling have been so streamlined that we can all achieve excellent results!


At Kingwood we are presently using ProShowGold from Photodex and the free download product Microsoft PhotoStory 3 . Employees who complete the training and a presentation will receive a free copy of ProShowGold. Training consists of 6 sessions:

  1. An introduction to Digital Storytelling - story exploration, storyboarding An introduction to PhotoStory 3.
  2. Identify and collect supporting materials for student stories. Scanning, working with images, video, editing.
  3. Telling the story , creating first draft - titles, credits, graphics, video transitions
  4. Adding sound - music and voice
  5. All about publishing
  6. Show and Tell - critique and change

 

We invite you to watch the photostories by faculty and staff. Be patient, online they may take a few minutes to load, depending on the size. Watch critically the use of voice, music, photographs. Be sure and notice the importance these have in telling the story, setting the mood, and conveying the intended message. Then join us to create your own story. See the upcoming schedule and sign up at My Workshops.
Photo Storytelling at Kingwood
SUBJECT STORY
CREATOR
DESCRIPTION
TLC Intro to Digital Storytelling TLC group A short sampler - and an invitation to join us.
History An Introduction to the 19th Century Peggy Whitley A visual tour of the 19th century in 8 minutes. A look at important events in each decade; presented as an introduction to the librarian's 19th Century American Cultural History website.
History Life in Jordan Mike Adams Mike Adams, History instructor, spent 2 years living in Jordan. He shares his beautiful pictures and love of this part of the world.
History Fallen Ladies of the 19th Century Peggy Whitley Murder reports of 5 prostitutes of the 19th century, taken from New York Times reports. Includes an introduction to Maggie, Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane.
History A Family Album Judith Watson Judith has created a tribute to her mother and her family in her family album. To be copied and shared with family members.
History The Dust Bowl Peggy Whitley The Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Includes a 1940 interview with Mrs. Flora Robertson who migrated with her family to California. Created as an introduction to Grapes of Wrath.
History A Trip to Washington D.C. Sylvia King

Sylvia shares pictures of her Spring 2006 trip to Washington. From cherry blossoms to the zoo, with all the sights in-between.
Literature The Awakening Becky Bradley A beautiful introduction to the novel The Awakening for literature students. Focuses on the life of 19th century author Kate Chopin.
Literature Adventures of Huck Finn Peggy Whitley

Introducing Mark Twain and one of his most famous characters, Huck Finn. Use of the original illustrations by E.W. Kemble. Huck learns about Southern culture - and it's not all good.

Literature Frankenstein: Promethius Unbound Sue Goodwin Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. The story of Mary Shelly, also includes a brief history of the making of Frankenstein the movie. Learn about the 'birth' of the idea of Frankenstein and the scientific history that encouraged it.
Literature An Introduction to the Detective and Mystery Novel Peggy Whitley

An overview of the history of the mystery novel from Poe to today's golden age. This presentation is an example of using a PowerPoint presentation and adding music, motion, and voice using PhotoStory 3. Created for use with The Moonstone, the first full-length detective story by Wilkie Collins.

Literature Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice | Sense and Sensibility Becky Bradley A brief biography of Jane Austen and her Times. Created for Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. Both photostories review Jane's life and times, each focusing on the novel presented.
Literature The Life and Times of Zora Neale Hurston | Their Eyes Were Watching God Peggy Whitley Zora Neale Hurston, famous African American writer of the Harlem Renaissance, is popular today thanks to Alice Walker. Their Eyes includes an excerpt, called the 'mule draggin' out,' read by Ruby Dee, allowing the reader to hear the wonderful language and dialect of the period and place. Created for Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Science Lab Safety in the Science Lab Jan Benjamin Using superheroes, Jan presents safety tips for the science laboratories.
Science The Biology of Monsters Jon Connolly What would it take for Spider Man to really spin his web? Jon examines the traits of several super heroes (including Spider Man) to show the science of their 'hero-ness.'
Literature The Rise of Silas Lapham and William Dean Howells Peggy Whitley The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells accompanies the literature assignment guide.  Set in 1880, the story follows Silas Lapham, self-made man,  during his rise and fall.
Science
(Geology) 		The Evans Gully Trail: An Outdoor Learning Center at Lone Star College-Kingwood Cherith Letargo Take a relaxing virtual break from your day and take a walk down the Evans Gully Trail with Cherith Letargo, Geology Instructor. The Trail is currently used as an outdoor lab for Geology and Biology courses at Lone Star College-Kingwood.
Family History Gerald's 70th Birthday Rosemarie Goos Family and friends join in a special birthday celebration.
Government Election 2008: On The Presidential Trail Sue Goodwin A light-hearted preview of the field of candidates vying for Republican and Democratic Party Presidential bids.
Business; Philosophy Thinking About Ethical Behavior Peggy Whitley What is ethics? Are you ethical? A thought-provoking look at the ethical decisions individuals and businesses make everyday.
History; Business Ethics IBM's Role in the Holocaust: A Case Study in Business Ethics Amelia Keel Inspired by the best selling book, IBM and the Holocaust: The Strategic Alliance Between Nazi Germany and America's Most Powerful Corporation by Edwin Black.
Literature Ken Kesey: One Flew Over te Cuckoo's Nest Peggy Whitley More about this controversial author with tips on where to locate literary criticism on the novel.
Literature The Sun Also Rises: Hemingway in Spain Becky Bradley Learn more about Hemingway's connection to Spain.

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