Digital Storytelling can be useful in a wide range of settings
Below are some areas
SUSTAINABILITY
Changing our behaviour and practices is key to reducing how much energy we use, how we travel, how much waste we create amongst lots of other climate change influencers. Digital storytelling can help spread your message
COMMUNITY
If a community does not get behind a project or programme, it is unlikely that the project will be successful in the long-term. Digital storytelling is very suited to gaining community participation across all sorts of issues
AGED
As our population grows older and our dependence on technology increases, there is a need to help older people learn digital skills. Making digital stories is a fun way to do this and also records our history, heritage and folklore.
HEALTH
Our day to day lifestyle has a massive affect on our health. People need to hear from people 'like them' how they changed and digital storytelling can bring scientific health information to life in an emotionally engaging way.
HERITAGE
Ireland has a rich heritage and storytelling culture. Capturing stories, from community members, about heritage, history and place is a great use of digital stories that can be kept for years to come and can promote our beautiful country to visitors and so is a useful component to tourism projects.
EDUCATION
Digital storytelling not only helps people to learn digital skills but engages them in a process which is self-reflective. Research has shown digital storytelling to be a worthwhile tool to build confidence and self esteem in people, particularly those who may not be academically inclined