Digital Storytelling is featured this year at the University Global Coalition Virtual Gathering that takes place September 27-28, 2021. Dr. Sheila Marie Aird, Associate Professor, European Director of International Programs and Dr. Thomas P. Mackey, Professor of Arts and Media, both at SUNY Empire State College, present on their international collaboration during the session Creating a Global Learning Community Through Digital Storytelling. According to the abstract for this presentation:

Teaching and learning the art of digital storytelling creates a global learning community that supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Co-teaching a fully online course on digital storytelling at SUNY Empire State College brings together students from the United States, Canada, Czech Republic, and Albania, in a model that others can learn from and adapt for their institutions. As part of this learning experience, students develop individual digital narratives about such themes as mobility and empowerment. They also produce a culminating collaborative digital story about a specific cause that they research and advocate for as a team. Team story topics have included racism and social justice, COVID-19 and pandemic art, and Violence Against Asians.

This interactive presentation will feature both a survey and padlet to engage with the audience during the talk. The slide deck is available with an overview of ideas and digital storytelling resources.

If you have any questions about our presentation or would like to learn more about our approach to teaching Digital Storytelling, feel free to reach out to us!

-Tom and Sheila