Technology & Me

  What is Digital Storytelling?  Have you ever watched a documentary, or a youtube video that told an interesting story? That's essentially what digital storytelling is! It is a different and modern way of being able to tell a story to large groups of people, all while using audio, images, video clips, and more. Any kind of story can be told through digital storytelling, such as personal memories or events, historical events, or even directions on how to do something. Many elements can affect a digital story, it includes the pace, tone, and imagery of the video.  Examples : Here is a list / links to some good examples of digital stories.  [Commercial] Redbull Commerical [Digital Story Telling Project, NY Times] Snow Fall [Movies]  BanderSnatch Why is it Useful?  I think that digital storytelling can be a very useful tool to have in education, work, or even personal lives. Creating a meaningful and detailed video that includes important elements of a story c...

What is a Blog?  A blog is defined as a web log, which would regularly be updated by posts relating to the purpose of the blog. Some blogs can be personal journals for people to just write their thoughts and share it with friends, or others. Some blogs can be used for professional purposes, or informal posts. Some examples may be a chef's blog sharing cooking recipes, and more. Another example may be someone with a sports blog, sharing their accomplishments and progress as they train.  Here's one example :   How do I start my own blog?  Starting a blog can seem a little bit intimidating, but once I was able to get started, and found the right format for me, I started to get a hang of it. There are many websites that provide free sites that allow you to set up your own blog, here is a site that lists a few.  Free Blog Sites There are also some very useful and interesting videos on youtube that talk about writing blogs, how to start one, and what to do when writin...