Digital Storytelling: Preparation Activities

Here are some preparation activities to begin a storytelling project:

1. Use Bubbl.us for brainstorming story ideas
   • click "start brainstorming"
   • there are instructions at the bottom right of the window
   • create an account when you save
     
     
2. Create a "story map" of the plot line of your story
   • Use this story map sketch from Jason Ohler (pdf)
   • have students read their story ideas to each other in a "story circle"
   • use the "7 elements" to give feedback to those in your circle
     
     
3. Find images to illustrate your story
   • use Flickr - see Creative Commons near the bottom of the page
   • or take a series of your own photos
   • collect them all in one folder on your computer
   • do you need to edit them?  Use Picnik to crop just what you want
   • see the "Using Digital Images" module for more information

Now we're ready to write the first draft
(continue on to the "Create" section)!