Next Generation Education: Narratives for the 21st Century

Abstract

Students in today’s classrooms have grown up using an
array of technology tools and applications. For educators
in the information age, technological literacy is critical.
The potential of digital storytelling as an instructional
tool for teachers and students has yet to be fully realized.
Addressing both the cognitive and affective domains,
digital stories are personal narratives supported by
images, video, voiceover, soundtrack, and effects. This
article explicates some of the pedagogical benefits of
digital storytelling in the classroom. Additionally, the
paper discusses how digital storytelling can be used to
address areas of focus identified by two standards-setting
agencies that influence educational policy.