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Audio Adventures in Digital Storytelling

Looking for an entry point into digital storytelling? Learn the simple skills of audio recording and editing with Audacity, Open Source software than runs on both Mac and PC. Tour and explore across-the-curriculum uses of digital storytelling. Find great ideas for projects in grades K-12. Presenter's Information:

Alix Peshette

Technology Training Specialist

Davis Joint Unified School District

526 B Street

Davis, CA 95616

apeshette@djusd.k12.ca.us

Work: 530-757-5300  ext. 160

Fax: 530-757-5303 Presenter's Bio:

Alix Peshette is the Technology Training Specialist for the Davis Joint Unified School District. She is a frequent presenter at CUE, CLMS and CTAP Regions 2 and 3 conferences. She presents, writes and publishes on subjects ranging from low threshold applications in the classroom to technology-integration across the curriculum.

URL for handouts: http://www.djusd.k12.ca.us/technology/tutorials.htm

Category of Submission:

Hands-on Workshop three-hours 25 participants Topic:

Reading/language arts

History/social studies

Visual and performing arts,

Foreign language Category:

Teaching and Learning Intended Audience:

All Session Equipment Request

Use of the Open Source Pavilion

25 laptops with Audacity

Internet access

LCD projector Audience Grade Level

K-12

Title of Presentation:

Audio Adventures in Digital Storytelling Brief description for program:

Looking for an entry point into digital storytelling? Learn the simple skills of audio recording and editing with Audacity, Open Source software than runs on both Mac and PC. Tour and explore across-the-curriculum uses of digital storytelling. Find great ideas for projects in grades K-12. Abstract:

What is digital storytelling?

* Overview of topic

Examples of Audio Storytelling:

* Christopher Walken's presentation of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe

* Orson Wells and the Mercury Theater presentation of "War of the Worlds"

Digital Storytelling Technologies

Audio only : Audacity

Still Images and Audio: PowerPoint, Photo Story 3

Video: Movie Maker 2, iMovie Hands-on Activity:

* Use of inexpensive microphones and headphones

* Introduction to Audacity

* Setting up to record

Sample Recording: You are the President

o Recording your voice

o Adding sound effects

o Editing sound files

o Filters and Effects

o Saving as .wav or mp3

Digital Storytelling Uses in the Curriculum

* Exploring the online resources

o An Adventure of the American Mind – Library of Congress

o DigiTales – The art of Telling Digital Stories

o The Center for Digital Storytelling

o Read WriteThink.org - Lesson Plan Audio Broadcasts

o San Diego County Office of Education – iVIE Awards

o Storyarts.org – Storytelling Lesson Plans and Activities

o The Art of Storytelling – Delaware Art Museum

o Storytellers.net