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This course is designed to teach educators how to effectively use digital storytelling as a tool for enhanced learning. Digital storytelling encourages students to think creatively, collaborate, and better understand complex concepts. According to Robin (2016), digital storytelling increases student engagement by 35%. Additionally, Lambert (2019) highlights that digital storytelling enhances critical thinking skills and supports deeper learning.

 Course Methodology

The course will include hands-on activities, group work, and the use of digital storytelling tools. Participants will create their own digital stories, experiencing firsthand how to effectively use digital storytelling in education. Both theoretical and practical lessons will be provided, with references to reliable sources such as the EU, Eurostat, and the UN.

• Teach participants the techniques of digital storytelling.
• Use digital storytelling to deepen students’ learning processes.
• Develop effective storytelling projects using digital tools.
• Integrate digital skills into teaching processes in line with Erasmus+ priorities.

• Participants will acquire the skills to use digital storytelling in their classrooms.
• They will create projects that foster students’ creative and critical thinking skills.
• Participants will use digital storytelling to enhance student engagement and interaction.
• They will be able to integrate digital storytelling into educational processes to simplify complex topics.

Day 1: Fundamentals of Digital Storytelling

• Warm-up Activity (Story Cards: Participants create stories using randomly chosen cards)
• What is Digital Storytelling and Its Role in Education?
• Strategies for Digital Storytelling Using Digital Tools
• Snack and Coffee Break
• Group Work: Developing a Digital Storytelling Project
• Hands-on Activity: Digital Storytelling with Digital Tools

Day 2: Storytelling and Creativity

• Warm-up Activity (Creative Thinking Exercises)
• Methods to Enhance Creativity in Storytelling
• Group Work: Developing Creative Digital Stories
• Snack and Coffee Break
• Project Presentations: Creative Storytelling Strategies
• Hands-on Activity: Creative Digital Storytelling with Digital Tools

Day 3: Critical Thinking and Storytelling

• Warm-up Activity (Question-Based Critical Thinking)
• Developing Critical Thinking Skills through Digital Storytelling
• Group Work: Critical Thinking and Storytelling Projects
• Snack and Coffee Break
• Project Presentations: Critical Thinking through Digital Storytelling
• Hands-on Activity: Developing Critical Thinking with Digital Tools

Day 4: Digital Tools and Innovation

• Innovative Uses of Digital Tools in Storytelling
• Supporting learning through innovation and technology.
• Group Work: Developing Innovative Digital Storytelling Projects
• Snack and Coffee Break
• Project Presentations: Innovation through Digital Storytelling
• Hands-on Activity: Innovative Digital Storytelling with Digital Tools

Day 5: Course Evaluation and Conclusion

• General Course Evaluation
• Evaluation Survey and Feedback
• Snack and Coffee Break
• Participants’ Evaluation of Future Projects, Collaborations, and Partnerships
• Certificate Ceremony

• Participants will receive their certificates.
• Participants will provide a general evaluation of the course and complete the event survey.
• Participants will receive course materials, videos, photos, and PDF documents in both digital and print formats.

Follow-up and Support

After the course, participants will receive all course materials both digitally and in print. An email group will be created for idea exchange, and self-evaluation materials will be provided.

*Please note that course activities and content may vary depending on participants’ preferences and the instructor leading the session. Any changes to the course are at the discretion of the instructor. If there is a specific topic you would like to include in the course content, please let us know in advance.