Elements of Digital Storytelling

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Interactive, multimedia, experiential -- these terms are frequently used to describe digitial storytelling. These concepts, however, are too broad and open to interpretation. This site attempts to clarify and explore these ideas. Examination of thousands of digital stories revealed five elements present in each: media, action, relationship, context, and communication. Below are the Elements and an overview, description, and examples of each. The Elements serve three purposes indicated below, and explanations of each. Additionally the research and resources pages serve as a clearinghouse for relevant materials. Since the digital environment is evolving, the taxonomy is meant to be a starting point for further discussion. We welcome your opinions and contributions.

ONE) Establish a Taxonomy
The digital storytelling taxonomy has five parts:

1. Media usage.
2. Action built into the content or required by users.
3. Relationship potential between story and user.
4. Context provided by other materials.
5. Communication potential.