Digital Storytelling : Beginning Session

Class ID: 2009-386

Date(s): 11/5/2009 11/12/2009 12/3/2009 12/10/2009
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm

Location: DO-Technology Services Training Lab

Join two of our local educators in partnership with the Central California Writing Project to explore opportunities for incorporating digital storytelling into your work or curriculum. This series is based on using iMovie/iPhoto/GarageBand: Taught on Macs; easily adaptable to Windows or Linux.

Professional Development Unit available through UC Extension. More detail available at first meeting.

Beginning Workshop: A four-session series to provide you the basics for using multimodal writing (commonly known as digital storytelling), from creating authentic narratives in any area of your work or curriculum to empowering your students and colleagues to present their ideas with filmic finesse. Day one focuses on writing, from brainstorming to collaboration and feedback. Day two we learn about the tools and begin production. Day three we'll dive in and get immersed in the process. Day four we finish up so you walk away with a finished product as an example.





Teacher Bios:

Fred Mindlin is a retired teacher and pioneer in using the internet in
public education. Now consulting with schools, non-profits, and
business on digital storytelling, multimodal writing, and creative
computing, he directed grant-funded technology integration programs
for PVUSD for 7 years. He maintains TheDigitalStoryteller website and
also provides web hosting and design services.
For more detail, visit: http://digitalstory.pbworks.com/

Graciela Vega-Carbajal is a teacher and digital media/visual artist.
She graduated with a Film and Video Production B.A. from Pitzer
College; she studied Studio Art at Scripps College and works as a
Language Arts teacher at Renaissance High School. She has a passion
for writing, visual arts, and digital work. Leading digital
storytelling workshops in the past, she shares this passion with
others.

Advanced session to follow in the new year:


Advanced Workshop: Another four-session series to expand your digital storytelling skills. Day one we explore different approaches to storytelling and advanced audio editing techniques. Day two we'll learn more advanced video techniques, like transitions and the subtleties of pan and zoom (the "Ken Burns" effect). Day three we delve into enhancements, like background music and sound effects. Day four we'll explore publication possibilities and entering contests and festivals with your work.

Presenter: Fred Mindlin

Handouts are available online after the workshop

The current class is open for Sign-Ups. Minimum class size is 4. The current class count is: 14. Pass the word around to your friends and encourage them to sign up.