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Twelve Tips

Twelve tips for using digital storytelling to promote reflective learning by medical students

, MB ChB (Hons) MD MSc FRCGP MRCP CertEd Senior Lecturer in Community Based Education, &
Pages 774-777 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Digital storytelling has potential to motivate students to engage in reflective learning since it uses a range of new technologies and multimedia that are more familiar to young people. The use of visual and audio media offers creative opportunities that can motivate students to develop deeper learning. A structured approach to creating a digital story is essential so that its potential is achieved.

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Notes on contributors

John Sandars

JOHN SANDARS is senior lecturer in the Medical Education Unit in the School of Medicine at the University of Leeds and he is also academic lead for e-learning in the School of Medicine and Faculty VLE Co-ordinator. He is course manager for Personal and Professional Development.

Christopher Murray

CHRISTOPHER MURRAY is the ELP Project Officer in the School of Medicine. He is involved in a JISC-funded project investigating the uses of social software for e-portfolios in learning and widening participation.

Andy Pellow

ANDY PELLOW is the Faculty IT Manager and is actively involved in the development of new technologies for teaching and learning.

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