Unlocking the Power of Storytelling in the Classroom: What to Expect from Our New Curriculum
Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to engage students, spark their creativity, and deepen their understanding of the world around them. At See Stories, we believe that every student has a story to tell, and every teacher has the power to help bring those stories to life. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the release of our new Digital Storytelling Curriculum —designed to support educators in using film and storytelling in their classrooms.
A Sneak Peek: What’s Inside the Digital Storytelling Curriculum
Our new Digital Storytelling Curriculum is designed to provide educators with everything you need to introduce film and media projects into the classroom, even if you’ve never done so before. Here’s a preview of what you can expect from this step-by-step curriculum:
- Exploring Themes and Selecting a Topic
- What Makes a “Good” Interview Question
- Practice Filming / Recording
- Interview Practice with Classmates
- Class Interviews Guest
- Community Interviews
- Understanding B-Roll
- Local Primary Sources
- Putting the Story Together
- Editing and Polishing
- Now What? Share Your Film or Podcast
As well as academic and cultural standards, icebreakers, and additional resources for filming and editing.
You can pick and choose lessons that fit your classroom or you can do a full 4+ week filmmaking unit!
Bringing Film-Based Projects to Your Classroom
Our mission at See Stories is to ensure that all Alaskan students—especially those from underrepresented communities—have the opportunity to share their stories. Film is an incredible medium for amplifying voices and stories.
Imagine giving your students the chance to create their own documentaries, telling the stories that matter to them, their families, and their communities. Imagine the sense of pride and accomplishment they’ll feel when they see their voices and experiences represented on screen. With our new tools, that vision can become a reality.
Join the Movement: Empower Your Students with Storytelling
We invite you to be part of this exciting movement to bring the power of storytelling into classrooms across Alaska. By using our free curriculum, you’ll give your students the opportunity to learn how to tell their own stories, explore the stories of others, and develop critical thinking skills that will serve them throughout their education and beyond.
Register in our TeacherTools online community to download the free curriculum today!
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