This event is open to GGC faculty & staff only.

Digital Learning Track: Digital Storytelling

Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of human communication, yet still one of the most effective.  We can use stories to create an emotional connection to content, allowing us to present that content in a more engaging and compelling way.  In this workshop, we will explore different methods for using multimedia (audio, video, graphics, and text) to create digital narratives to tell the stories behind your content.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define digital storytelling.
• Discuss how digital storytelling can allow you to present your content in a compelling way.
• Develop a plan for using digital storytelling to present content in one of your classes.

This class will be offered twice.  Please register for the date that is most convenient for you:

1) Thursday, April 6, from 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

2) Wednesday, April 12, from 2:30 - 3:45 pm

Facilitator

Mr. Michael D. Smith - Digital Learning Specialist

Michael D. Smith is the Digital Learning Specialist for the Center for Teaching Excellence. He holds an M.Ed. in Learning, Design, and Technology (with an emphasis on Instructional Design and Development) from the University of Georgia.

Michael spent over twenty years working with information / academic technology at Emory University before completing his Master’s degree and moving to Gwinnett Technical College, where he worked as an instructional designer / LMS administrator.

Michael is particularly interested in student engagement and motivation, the development of learning communities, blended / online learning, gamification and game-based learning, augmented reality, and virtual worlds and immersive 3D learning environments.