A Digital Story Assignment Using Mobile Devices and WeVideo (a Cloud-Based Video Editing Program)

Students’ smartphones don’t have to be a mere distraction. Harness the power of mobile devices to create digital stories online. In this presentation, you’ll learn from the presenters what it was like to create their first digital story assignment asking students to use their smartphones/mobile devices to capture images, and record audio and video for their digital stories. Students also had access to WeVideo - a cloud-based video editing program, to combine the media they gathered and edit their videos. Digital stories are a fun, skill-expanding alternative to written assignments and reflections, with the versatility to apply to any field of study. The presenters will share the successes and drawbacks of the assignment and provide resources for faculty and instructional designers who wish to explore digital storytelling assignments for their online or hybrid class.