Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum (25-Pack)

Impactful Projects to Spark Authentic Learning

By Michael Hernandez

ISBN: 9798888370544

Release Date: November 2024

Length: 6 pages

This companion guide to the book Storytelling With Purpose features practical, engaging digital projects teachers can use immediately in their classrooms.

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) and low student engagement have everyone wondering about the future of school, nonfiction digital storytelling projects like the ones in this guide provide meaningful, authentic learning experiences students will look forward to completing, while giving educators an uncheatable way to assess student learning.

Based on the bestselling book Storytelling With Purpose, this jump start guide offers an introduction to the storytelling process and shows how it can be applied in all academic areas. The guide includes practical tips and hands-on projects teachers in all subject areas can share with their students immediately. Author Michael Hernandez compares the storytelling projects to more conventional assignments, such as reports and class presentations, demonstrating how storytelling projects can easily fit into and enrich teachers’ existing curricula and plans.

The guide includes:

• An overview of digital storytelling and how it can be used in the classroom.
• An explanation of storytelling forms, such as data visualization, explainer videos, podcasts and more.
• Project suggestions for math, science, social studies and language arts.
• Expert tips for choosing a storytelling medium, determining project timelines and assessing students’ work.

(ISTE Jump Start Guide, 8.5" x 11", 3 laminated panels, 6 pages, 25-pack)

Audience: Elementary and secondary educators; learning coaches

About the Author

Michael Hernandez (@cinehead) is an award-winning cinema and journalism teacher in Los Angeles whose work focuses on digital storytelling, media literacy and social justice. As an author, speaker and consultant, he helps educators empower students to find passion and purpose in their learning so they can make a positive impact in their communities. Hernandez believes in the transformative potential of technology in the classroom, and fostering an innovative mindset based on student curiosity, creativity and passion. His presentations at conferences in the U.S. and abroad for ISTE, SXSW EDU and Apple Education focus on tech integration and innovative teaching and learning strategies. He also leads students and teachers on documentary trips to Asia and Latin America as part of an experiential learning program. Hernandez was selected by National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions as a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow in 2021. He’s an Apple Distinguished Educator, Adobe Education Leader and PBS Digital Innovator.