Introduction

Digital Storytelling
 * Understand the value of storytelling
 * Create digital stories that utilizes effective principles of storytelling, technology, and media
 * Promotes the development of emerging literacies: digital, media, reading, writing, speaking, art
 * Explore content and communicate effectively
 * Combining the power of story and critical thinking
 * Develop own voice as a storyteller, digital media artists, and learning community member
 * Evaluate digital stories in order to be a valuable learning tool
 * Develop media grammar
 * Understand the basics of media persuasion and bias
 * Understand the importance of copyright and fair use