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Digital Storytelling Reimagined in the Age of AI

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Session description

Discover how AI is transforming digital storytelling! Explore tools that empower educators and students to create stunning images, engaging videos, and authentic audio with ease. Learn practical classroom applications that enhance creativity, communication, and critical thinking, and reimagining storytelling for a new generation of learners in the age of AI.

Outline

Welcome & Orientation (5 min):
Introduce session goals
Set expectations for hands-on creation.

Quick Demo & Setup (5 min): Showcase examples of AI-generated images, videos, and audio. Provide access to tools and explain the mini-story creation workflow.

Hands-On Creation Lab (35 min):

Image Creation (10 min): Generate characters, backgrounds, or scenes using AI image tools. Share examples on a collaborative board.

Video Creation (10 min): Transform images or prompts into short AI-generated videos. Discuss classroom applications in pairs or small groups.

Audio Creation (10 min): Add AI-generated narration, dialogue, or music to enhance the story. Experiment with different voices or soundscapes.

Story Integration & Reflection (5 min): Combine elements into a short digital story and discuss ways AI can support student creativity and voice.

Ethical Use & Best Practices (5 min): Explore authorship, copyright, and strategies to ensure AI enhances rather than replaces student creativity.

Wrap-Up & Takeaways (5 min): Highlight resources and classroom applications.

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Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to use AI tools to create and enhance digital storytelling projects through image, video, and audio generation. They will be able to guide students in using these tools ethically and creatively, design authentic storytelling experiences, and integrate AI-powered media creation into classroom learning to deepen engagement and expression.

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Supporting research

Morra, S. (n.d.). 8 steps to great digital storytelling. EdTechTeacher. https://edtechteacher.org/8-steps-to-great-digital-storytelling-from-samantha-on-edudemic/

Morra, S. (n.d.). Digital storytelling. Samantha Morra. https://samanthamorra.com/digital-storytelling/

University of Toronto Libraries. (n.d.). 8 steps of great digital storytelling. https://guides.library.utoronto.ca/c.php?g=734017&p=5282460

Robin, B. R. (2016). The power of digital storytelling to support teaching and learning. Digital Education Review, 30, 17–29. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1125504.pdf

University of Houston. (n.d.). Getting started with digital storytelling. https://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/page.cfm?cid=23&id=23

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Presenters

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Samantha Morra
Technology Integrator/Teacher
The Elisabeth Morrow School

Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Be prepared to use a variety of online AI tools for creating images, videos, and audio during this session.

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)

ISTE Standards:

For Students: Creative Communicator

Transformational Learning Principles:

Spark Curiosity

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