Steps to Digital Storytelling
Here are some helpful steps to consider when creating a digital story.
Steps to Creating a Digital Story
There are many guidelines and visuals available to demonstrate how to create a story. The number of steps often vary, but I particularly like this visual offered on the site, "Adventures in Storytelling." Below you will find some links to resources to help you with these steps (e.g., storyboarding, music, etc.). For recording options, please use the button below.
Ideas on Story Creation
Royalty-Free Music
For classroom purposes, a variety of music can be used with correct sourcing, but for public use, using royalty-free options is important. Although some sites charge a fee (per track or a general membership), other sites have free trials and/or free downloads. Consider the following sites.
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Ben Sound
https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/2
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Tribe of Noise
https://prosearch.tribeofnoise.com/search/index
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Purple Planet
https://www.purple-planet.com/
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MixKick
https://mixkit.co/free-stock-music/
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Silverman Sound Studios
https://www.silvermansound.com/free-music
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SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/royalty-free-audio-loops
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Premium Beat
https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-music
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Royalty-Free Images
As with music, a variety of images are appropriate for classroom use with appropriate sourcing. However, for public use, do consider using royalty-free images. Like music sites, some are free while others charge fees; however, do consider the following sites:
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Shutterstock
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Unsplash
https://unsplash.com/images/stock/royalty-free
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Pixabay
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Pexels
https://www.pexels.com/royalty-free-images
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Free Images
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Image Source
https://www.imagesource.com/royalty-free/
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Free Photos
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