Writing+an+effective+script+and+creating+a+storyboard


 * 1. Tips pn writing a script**
 * select a topic: -> write a script: without a good script there can be no good digital story
 * Tips: write first a draft version of the script - share it to get feedback from others - the script will be narrated with a microphone -


 * 2. Using High Resolution Images**
 * use high quality, interesting images that support the story - you can limit your search in (1024x512 at least, but 2048x1024 is best) by putting the mouse over the images in google research and by choosing the **size**


 * 3. Creating a storyboard** a storyboard is written or graphical representation of the all of the elements that will be included in a digital story
 * a storyboard serves as a blueprint (=suunnitelma) that can be used to show you how to construct your digital story
 * it is **important** because it helps to organize and visualize the story - determinate the sequence and timing of story elements (music, pictures) - allow you easily to make changes before you begin putting the story together on a computer
 * How are **storyboards created?**
 * with pencil and paper
 * word, powerpoint, excel
 * templates are downloadable from EUODS page
 * how to create a storyboard in microsoft word - tutorial
 * examples:
 * text only = sections of the written script, description of images and other media
 * text and thumbnail pictures = written script + thumbnail (lyhennelmä tms.) versions of images - may also include details about transition and/of effects
 * can be simple or detailed
 * TIPS
 * make sure that storyboard progression is logical and coherent
 * Try to include as much script as possible
 * keep visual elements simple, appropriately describe what is said in the script
 * images can be simple sketches, clipart or something you find in the net


 * 4. Images and Copyright**
 * 5. Creative Commons**
 * 6. 12 Lessons to Learned about Digital Storytelling**
 * 1) **Recognize the characteristics of an educational digital story:** Review other digital stories, use a checklist: what is topic of the story and what is the purpose of the story? Who created it? Who is the intended audience? Is the information presented in clearly organizes, logical manner? Does the story contain narration that is easy to hear and understand? If music and video are included, do they significantly improve the story? What is the educational content? Are there specific ways that the story could be improved?
 * 2) **When creating a digital story, identify the audience and develop the story script accordingly:** a digital story should be a good story first before it can become a good digital story. What is the dramatic question of the story? kohtaan 4 minuuttia
 * 7. Storyboardthat**