By Jenny Arucan
What is digital storytelling? Digital storytelling can be defined as multimedia presentations that combine a variety of digital elements, such as text, images, video, audio, and interactive content, within a narrative structure to engage audiences. Through the use of a variety of hardware and software, creators develop 21st century literacy skills.
Storytelling exists in all levels of education. With digital storytelling, there are several benefits over traditional storytelling. According to Research.com, there is an improved understanding of subject area and writing, technical, and presentation skills. There is also improved research skills and overall academic performance. Visual literacy is developed by putting words and pictures together as well.
Digital storytelling doesn’t just exist in academic settings. Adult creators can use digital storytelling at their workplace for professional growth, fostering a culture of skill-sharing. Often seen as a solo project, digital storytelling can also be created by teams in a collaborative effort. Collaboration improves communication skills by sharing ideas and feedback. Working as a group also strengthens brainstorming and problem-solving skills.
Will you try digital storytelling? Check out these tools if you’re ready to start.
Works Cited
Bouchrika, Imed. “Digital Storytelling: Benefits, Examples, Tools & Tips for 2025 | Research.Com.” Research.Com, 7 Apr. 2025, research.com/education/digital-storytelling.
“Digital Storytelling in Different Library Settings.” Library Technology Reports, vol. 45, no. 7, Oct. 2009, pp. 20–30. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=bc474683-5623-3a5b-b58c-e12b48ee7de2.
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