Digital Story Telling

I would like to preface by saying that I do not think I was successful in finding the correct website as per class criterion. However, I did do some research as to what digital story telling is, and I could see how it definitely relates to e-Portfolio’s. Basically, creators of these portfolio’s could use them to document their progress as they move closer towards their goal or objective. It’s an idea that I have been fond of since the beginning (and probably before, but simply unaware) of this class. I think that it’s important to catalogue and document all your personal experiences, because memory itself is not sufficient in recalling all the beautiful experiences life has to offer. With the aid of technology, it is possible to put an idea or experience into a digital medium. This could come in the form of a text, audio clip, video segment, or graphic representation. If I was a student, I could post up major various assignments that I have completed during my stay at various educational institutions (each assignment would be comprehensive and contain rough drafts and a final copy). If I was an athlete, I could document my progress towards a regional qualifier, posting video’s and results from various meets. The possibilities are endless, because it is all dependant on the content that the user is inputting. The basic aspect is simple though, digital storytelling is a way for people to create cultural artifacts in a new and unique way that also has an eminent purpose within our life time. This can come in the form of self reflection and documentation for others.