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About Me
- Karen E. Hempstead
- I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Things 'positive' make me feel good. Always pressing for improvement, my breaks come when relaxing at the beach, or, simply dancing and having lots of fun.
3 comments:
I love the water too. Good luck and hoping to see and hear your story.
Blondie,
I did several movies. You see, seeking 'tension' some ended up being 'therapeutic', so now they're private. But I do have a fun one dealing with travel. That, I'm sure you like, too!
ZOOMING IN AND OUT
Digital Storytelling
Digital storytelling has both practical and theoretical importance. It can be used in the classroom for teaching computer skills and literacy. It can also be used for healing or to uplift and enlighten others.
The Computer
Those able to understand that the computer is simply a tool that makes it easier for expression have a distinct advantage over those who are unfamiliar with or perhaps intimidated by the latest instrument of the modern era. Those with access to the computer and learn how to effectively use it have, in this information age, the potential to surpass others in areas of communication. Since most computers have programs that allow for digital story telling, it would certainly benefit all users to create them.
The Story
Specific to media psychology, the digital story can be used as a tool for reflecting upon significant events in one’s life, critically analyzing them, and bringing them to closure. It can also be used in assessing oneself in the present and in becoming inspired about the future. The digital story, with a universal theme, can be powerful on a massive scale. These may range from those tied to sadness from which few people escape, such as with the loss of a loved one, to themes that render joy, as in childbirth or the realization of a dream.
With increased digital storytelling in the world, media psychology should expand, as results from studying and creating digital stories are self-awareness and possibly self-healing. Also the digital storyteller’s comprehension and writing skills are likely to improve, especially with the use of mapping. When they become aware of the elements of the digital story, and include them true to form, that is, with a beginning, where a problem is introduced and tension rises, then a middle, where there is transformation by the main character pointing toward resolution, and ending where there is a solution leading to closure, the digital storyteller production, undoubtedly, will become truly outstanding.
My Digital Stories
Choosing to honestly approach digital storytelling, with patience and persistence I developed stories that feature at least two major roads that I have traveled.
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