Digital storytelling is an important part of our world today, as online media platforms continue to grow and become our main source for information. Creating stimulating digital stories designed for target audiences is now a crucial element to sharing those online messages and impactful content.
Main Information
- ECTS: 3
- Assessment: Self-paced work on the Moodle platform, combined with written assignments, questionnaires and participation in discussion forums.
- Target audience: Aimed at final-year undergraduates, as well as Master’s and PhD students. No prior knowledge is required, but an interest in the subject and active participation are expected.
- Language: English
- Collaborator: Jan-Marcus Haus from the UHH
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the concepts involved in digital story creation
- Discuss the role of digital storytelling in medicine and public health
- Comprehend One Health concepts and recognise examples of One Health in media
- Recognise different writing techniques/styles and the purposes they serve in varied contexts.
- Develop and edit scripts and storyboard templates
- Create a digital story using Pageflow
Focus Area: Transversal and Multidisciplinary Skills
Content and Methodology
The Digital Storytelling course is based on a blended learning approach that combines synchronous and asynchronous sessions, providing a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
- In the asynchronous sessions, participants will explore the theoretical foundations of digital storytelling through self-directed learning, using interactive resources on the Moodle platform.
- During the synchronous sessions, they will meet online via Zoom to share progress, receive feedback and discuss their projects.
Taking a holistic and interdisciplinary approach based on the One Health framework, students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to write and design high-impact digital storyboards. As part of the course, they will be challenged to create their own digital story using the Pageflow programme. This programme enables the creation of interactive presentations that combine images, audio and video, with options for online distribution.
Please find the Syllabus and Reading List here: Syllabus and Reading List
