Digital Storytelling: Learning "to Be" in Higher Education

Overview & Synopsis

Higher education today is not about transferring consolidated or developed knowledge. There is a need for a range of generic skills that are relevant for society, essential for employability and overall citizenship such as applying knowledge in practice, adapting to new situations, information management skills, autonomy, team work, organising and planning, oral and written communication, without ignoring interpersonal skills. "Digital Storytelling" is a "Process" which foments positive student development in higher education, enhancing interpersonal relationships and self-knowledge while improving overall digital literacy. Digital Storytelling has the capacity to weave the essence of higher education: human (personal) development, social relational development and technology, thus fostering Boyer's "integrated learning approach." [For the complete volume, "Digital Storytelling in Higher Education: International Perspectives. Digital Education and Learning," see ED613403.]