Chapter 6: Resources

Abstract

The rapid technological advances of the early 21st century have opened up new doors for the age-old practice of storytelling. While traditional storytelling is still alive and well, the practice of digital storytelling, a broad concept that encompasses the idea of using digital technology and multimedia interaction to share stories, is emerging as a useful tool for librarians and educators. In this issue of
Library Technology Reports
, we'll look at how digital storytelling has emerged from the timeless practice of traditional storytelling. We'll explore how digital storytelling has been used in different contexts to aid educators and how librarians can effectively implement digital storytelling programs. We'll also take a brief look at some of the technological tools that can be used to tell a digital story.