Digital+Storytelling

This activity is based on using the [|iPod Touch] as a creative and authentic means of storytelling.

//**Looking at a basic skill such as:**//
 * 1) //How to catch public transport.//
 * 2) //Where to find the closest medical service.//
 * 3) //How to use a timetable/find your classes.//

//**Brief**//:
 * ===You are going to work in either pairs, a trio or by yourself.===
 * ===Choose ONE topic to work on.===
 * ===You are going to create a 10 step process on how to do these tasks.===
 * ===Brainstorm and write down steps via a mindmapping tool or a journal app on the iPod Touch.===
 * ===Then using ONE of the applications, tell your story. (Think outside the square!)===
 * ===To enhance the learning, please add pictures to your story. (via screenshots and saved images).===
 * ===Share and publish your story.===

//**MindMap / Evernote**// Set up an evernote account if you don't already have one:[| Evernote official website] Tap on the Evernote or Notes tool to open the App. Select " New Note" for Evernote. (You could use a voice note instead for ideas) Use Evernote (or Notes App to write down some ideas via TEXT tool).
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 * Step 2:**



Open this site: Bubbl.us : [] (Web App) or Mindomo www.mindomo.com/ (Web App) Create a mindmap for your ideas (Here is some ideas for "Catching Public Transport). Create a screenshot (Home and Sleep/Wake button-at the same time). It saves the picture to your iPhoto Folder. _Home.jpg width="810" height="509"
 * Step 1:**
 * Step 2:**

Step 1: Tap the App to open the program Step 2: Open a new flipbook File (Click on the + Sign to start a new flipbook) Step 3: Create a new slide for each page
 * iPod Touch Applications to use:**
 * //Animation://** **Flipbook Lite (free)** Download from the App Store. [|Official Website] for Tutorial and Help Videos.[[image:iTunes_Store.jpg width="55" height="53"]]


 * //Storybook Format://**[[image:iTunes.jpg width="52" height="52"]]
 * Storykit (free) Download from the App Store. (Tap the App to open the program).**
 * Step 1: Create new book Step 2: Add text Step 3: Add Some drawings/Paint text**
 * (Step 4: Share!**)

**Tumblr (free) Download from the App Store (Need to set up a Tumblr Account) [|Tumblr Official Website]** Step 1: Set up a Tumblr account if you don't already have one Step 1a) Tap the app to open the program. Step 2: Choose which format you are going to use: Text or Audio. Step 3: Your saved file will appear in your "Dashboard".
 * //Blog/Journal://**

Step 1: Select New: Step 2: Add post (this will save it to your journal) Step 3: Collect some photos and save this in your photos Step 4: Share.
 * //Mabame//: [] You will have to sign up for an account to store your journal/photos. (Online Web App)**

Step 1:Tap the app to open the program.
 * //Audio//:**
 * iTalk Recorder: (free) Download from the App Store (+ download iTalk Sync-so you can upload to your computer**[[image:iTunes-23-1.jpg width="39" height="46"]]You will need to use some form of microphone (i.e Apple Bud earphones with Mic) or other recording device specific for iPod Touch/iPhone.
 * Voice Memo (Native App**)[[image:Apple_-_iPod_touch_-_Record_any_audio_you_want_with_Voice_Memos..jpg]]

Step 2: Choose your recording quality and then tap the BIG RED button. Step 3: Edit your recording title and Email it to yourself.

Step 1: Tap the App to open the program. Step 2: Create a new file. RECORD and then PLAY BACK. (Use STOP or PAUSE when playing back your recording). Step 3: Email the file and it will convert it to TEXT.
 * Text to Voice: Speak it ($) Download from the App Store (Research a free option!)**
 * Voice to Text: Quick Voice Pro ($) Download from the App Store (Research a free option)** [|Official Website]

Step 1: Tap the app to open the program. Step 2: It will take you directly to your iPhotos App (select a photo you would like to work with). Step 3: You can "change the picture with an effect". Step 4: Add a speech bubble, and then create a comic It will save them for you and then email all the final results.
 * //Comics://**
 * Comic Touch Lite (free) Download from the App Store[[image:iTunes-39-1.jpg width="36" height="44"]]**[] Also ($) version.



Step 1: Open up the Google Earth Icon. Step 2: Click on the magnifying glass to enter your location and then press enter. Step 3: It will give you compass directions and altitude on the bottom of the screen. Take a screenshot of the place you want to show.
 * //Pictures://** Use Creative Commons Search to find pictures that are not affected by copyright.
 * Google Earth (free) Download from the App Store**.[[image:iTunes-28-1.jpg width="45" height="60"]]

Step 1: Tap the app to open the program. Step 2: Enter your location Step 3: In the bottom RH corner (there is a little page turned up)-click on that to choose various options such as: a) **Drop Pin** (for a specific location b) **Hide Traffic** C) **Map** d) **Satellite** e) **Hybrid** f) **List** Step 4: Save the image. Step 1: Tap on the App to open it. Step 2: Choose your category. Step 3: Take a screenshot of the picture (this will save it in your Photos Folder).
 * Google Maps (free) Already on iPod**
 * iCoon ($) Download from the App Store (Research a free option)**[[image:iTunes-20-1.jpg width="45" height="49"]]

Step 1: Tap the App to open it. Step 2: Search for your images either using your photos (need an image account such as Flickr or Picassa) or the SEARCH tool. Step 3: You can choose which provider to search with: Google, YouTube, Flickr, Bing, Picassa, Twitter or Cooliris Discover Step 4: Take a screen shot or save image.
 * Cooliris (Free) Download from App Store.**[[image:iTunes-40-1.jpg width="28" height="38"]]

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