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The term can also be a broader journalistic reference to the variety of emergent new forms of digital narratives (web-based stories, [|interactive] stories, hypertexts, and narrative [|computer] games). As an emerging area of creative work, the definition of digital storytelling is still the subject of much debate. (Wikipedia)
 * Digital Storytelling** refers to using digital tools so that ordinary people can tell their own real-life stories. "Digital Storytelling" is an emerging term, one that arises from a [|grassroots] movement that uses new digital tools to help ordinary people tell their own 'true stories' in a compelling and emotionally engaging form. These stories usually take the form of a relatively short story (less than 8 minutes) and can involve interactivity.

DigiTales Kids' Vid Integrating Digital Storytelling in Your Classroom Teach Digital: Curriculum by Wes Fryer [|Photo Story download]

PBS [|Slide Show Engaging digital natives with web 2.0 tools]

[|VIDEO: Myths and Opportunities: Technology in the ClassroomAlan November]