Digital storytelling as a multimodal narrative writing genre with seven elements and three production stages¶

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Description¶

Digital storytelling (DS) is defined as "the newest version of the ancient storytelling", telling a story using multimedia elements such as images, music, and narrated voice. The article describes seven elements (point of view, a dramatic question, emotional content, gift of voice, the power of soundtrack, economy, and pacing) and three stages: preparation (topic selection, storyboarding, script writing), production (choosing non-verbal elements), and presentation. It positions DS as a learner-centered setting in which students construct meaning from their own experiences using multiple modes.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Script writing must be treated as the most essential part, since if the script writing is ignored the final product cannot be truly effective

Constraints¶

DS does not negate the traditional writing process; it follows process writing steps such as drafting, editing, revising, and sharing

Target Learners¶

EFL English-major preparatory students

Learning Goals¶

narrative writing skills
multimodal expression and meaning-making

Claims¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Balaman, S. (2018). Digital storytelling: A multimodal narrative writing genre. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 14(3), 202-212. http://www.jlls.org

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`title`	`Digital storytelling as a multimodal narrative writing genre with seven elements and three production stages`
`description`	`Digital storytelling (DS) is defined as "the newest version of the ancient storytelling", telling a story using multimedia elements such as images, music, and narrated voice.`
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