An adventure in digital literacy, the seminar will provide a fascinating insight into the world of Digital Storytelling - a creative, participative, multi-modal methodology whereby teachers acquire new skills and confidence with on-line learning tools and video production while motivating young readers in stimulating and socially participative ways. Award-winning teacher, David Miller, will shed light on ‘ReadIT’ – a pan-European research project developing practice and pedagogies that make connections between literature and digital literacy. While the principal aim of ‘ReadIT’ is to explore the application of Digital Storytelling in the English classroom, the session will demonstrate the application of Digital Storytelling across the curriculum. Participants will learn about innovative international models of Digital Storytelling and a range of dynamic WEB2.0 technologies, exploring how these can be used in the classroom to engage pupils in reading and writing to develop wider skills in digital and cultural literacies.
