BackDigital Storytelling: Exploring Historical Texts Through AI and Animation
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In the presentation, four students will walk the audience through each phase of the project. Student 1 will introduce the purpose, emphasizing AI’s role in analyzing historical texts and fostering collaboration. Student 2 will explain how AI tools were used to summarize complex texts and identify key themes. Student 3 will then demonstrate how these themes were transformed into consistent visual storyboards using Canva AI, highlighting design choices and tools. Finally, Student 4 will present how the individual storyboards were merged into a unified animation, discussing teamwork, problem-solving, and the impact of digital storytelling on historical understanding.
Supporting research
Couros, G. (2015). The innovator's mindset: Empower learning, unleash talent, and lead a culture of creativity. Dave Burgess Consulting Inc.
Zimmerman, M. (2018). Teaching AI: Exploring new frontiers for learning. International Society for Technology in Education.
Miller, M. (2023). AI for educators: Learning strategies, teacher efficiency, and classroom innovation. Ditch That Textbook.
International Society for Technology in Education. (n.d.). ISTE standards for students. ISTE. https://www.iste.org/standards/for-students
Nussbaumer Knaflic, C. (2015). Storytelling with data: A data visualization guide for business professionals. Wiley.
Puentedura, R. (2006). SAMR: A model for technology integration. Ruben Puentedura's Blog. https://hippasus.com/resources/samr.html
Edutopia. (2019, June 10). The power of digital storytelling in the classroom. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/power-digital-storytelling-classroom
Canva. (n.d.). Canva design school: Education resources. Canva. https://www.canva.com/learn/design-school
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ISTE Standards:
Empowered Learner
- Set learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process to improve learning outcomes.
- Use effective research strategies to find resources that support their learning needs, personal interests and creative pursuits.
- Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
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| Related exhibitors: | Canva Education, Google, Inc. |