Digital Storytelling

Among the many technological advances being incorporated into libraries is digital storytelling, which is basically what it sounds like. Digital storytelling is when a person is audio-visually recorded telling a story. Digital story telling has mostly been done by adults speaking about their own experiences, but has also extended to children (Wawro, p. 52).  These stories can have pictures, music, and other sounds.

Digital Storytelling is an innovative way to get children interested in and experienced with storytelling, media, and technology. It is also a good way for children to express themselves, since they are allowed to make up their own narrative.

It is also a fairly accessible activity, since many computers come with basic video creating

software. Digital Storytelling can also be a great community activity when done in a library setting because it would encourage patrons to learn about and communicate with each other.

Digital Storytelling seems like a great way to get children interested in reading too. If children become interested in telling stories, they will likely be interested in hearing or reading other people’s stories as well. In order for libraries to promote literacy and information literacy, it is important to encourage reading. It would likely also help children become comfortable with the library if they are encouraged to have fun and participate in library activities.

Wawro, L. (2012). Digital Storytelling. Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children, 10(1), 50-52.