Digital_Storytelling_in_English L T.pptx

digital storytelling

1. Digital Storytelling in English Language Teaching SEAMEO QITEP in Language Placeholder for Logo By: Susi Fauziah, M.Hum.

2. Session Objectives • Understand the concept and benefits of digital storytelling • Explore digital tools for language learning • Design a genre-based digital storytelling activity

3. What is Digital Storytelling? • A short multimedia narrative combining text, images, audio, and video • Focuses on personal, social, or academic stories • Encourages creativity and authentic communication

4. Why Use Digital Storytelling in ELT? • Enhances students’ motivation and engagement • Integrates 4 language skills authentically • Promotes collaboration and digital literacy • Encourages creativity and reflection

5. The 7 Elements of Digital Storytelling (Lambert, 2009) 1. Point of View 2. Dramatic Question 3. Emotional Content 4. Gift of Voice 5. Soundtrack 6. Economy 7. Pacing

6. Steps in Creating a Digital Story 1. Planning and Scripting 2. Storyboarding 3. Gathering Materials 4. Recording Narration 5. Editing 6. Sharing and Reflection

7. Tools for Digital Storytelling • Canva • Powtoon • Storybird • Animoto • Adobe Express • Clipchamp

8. Integrating DST with Genre-Based Approach • Building Knowledge: explore topics via digital stories • Modelling: analyse digital examples of the genre • Joint Construction: co-create a digital story • Independent Construction: students produce their own digital story

9. Example Activity: Recount Text Topic: My Unforgettable Day 1. Students plan and script a short personal story 2. Use Canva or Powtoon to create visuals 3. Add narration and background music 4. Present and reflect on language use

10. Example Activity: Report Text Topic: Endangered Animals in Indonesia 1. Research facts and organise them into a narrative format 2. Use Storybird or Adobe Express to visualise content 3. Add English narration and captions 4. Share the story online or in class

11. Assessment in Digital Storytelling • Content relevance and organisation • Language accuracy and creativity • Use of multimedia elements • Collaboration and reflection

12. Challenges and Solutions Challenge: Limited tech access → Use smartphones and offline tools Challenge: Time constraints → Short stories (1–2 minutes) Challenge: Unequal digital skills → Peer mentoring

13. Interactive Reflection Reflect: What genre and topic would you choose for a digital story in your class? Discuss with your partner.

14. Mini Workshop Task Design your own digital storytelling activity: • Genre • Topic • Objectives • Tools used • Steps of implementation

15. Sharing and Feedback Each group presents their plan briefly Peers give constructive feedback

16. Closing Reflection Digital storytelling empowers students to be creators of meaning, not just consumers of information.

17. Thank You SEAMEO QITEP in Language Stay connected and keep inspiring through stories!