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= Storyboards = Just like the video suggests, it's good to make a Storyboard that lays out what the narration will say for each slide. Also, the Storyboard will put the slides in order, therefore it's easy to set them up in the correct order when it's time for the Movie Maker.

Similar to an essay, digital storytelling follows the writing process.
 * ** Pre-writing: ** brainstorming, collecting images, researching, outlining, and storyboarding
 * ** Drafting: ** creating a script and developing form
 * ** Revising: ** modifying images and organization
 * ** Editing: ** timing, images, and narration
 * ** Publishing: ** the final product

What is Storyboading?
Storyboards are visual representations that aid in the the creation process of digital storytelling. Storyboards layout images in sequential order to create the the flow of the production. They can also include technical aspects and explanations of design. Each project is unique and varies in its needs; specific requirements should be altered. The following is suggested content: a brief description, comments, audio, transition and an estimate of length.




 * Example Storyboard **

This storyboard came from a project covering visual representations of themes. The objective was for students to further develop their understanding of thematic concepts while using technology to display the results. Each student chose a theme from the novel The Count of Monte Cristo and created a digital story. Students could find or create images to illustrate their topics. This project asks students to construct meaning and look past the mere definition. Each story should contain examples to support the central idea, or theme. This storyboard demonstrates the content and organization of the digital story. It can also be an evaluative tool to monitor understanding in the classroom. This storyboard was constructed in Microsoft Word using inserted tables in a vertical format.

Your Turn!
Let's take the 5 images you've saved and generate a Storyboard for your movie. Use the following Word tutorial to make a Storyboard using the images.

After you've completed your Storyboard, save it and post the link below on this page of this Wiki. Be sure to use your name to save. (Remember, to post the file: Click on 'Edit', Next, On the Editor Toolbar, Click 'File', Click 'Upload File', Locate your file, Click 'Open', and finally, Find it in the list of uploaded files, Click your Storyboard, and it will appear on this page.)