As part of our Erasmus+ KA210-SCH project, the Digital Storytelling Week took place in Tokat, Türkiye, bringing together students and teachers from France, Hungary, Poland, and Türkiye. The event was designed to boost students’ creativity, collaboration, and media production skills while promoting responsible digital citizenship.
Throughout the week, participants engaged in hands-on workshops exploring the elements of digital storytelling—such as character, setting, narrative structure, visual design, and sound. Students used various free digital tools and mobile apps (like Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, and Storyboard That) to bring their stories to life, while also gaining insight into media literacy topics like content authenticity and ethical sharing.
🇹🇷 Digital Storytelling Week in Tokat, Türkiye (7-11 April 2025)
Empowering Digital Citizens through Media Literacy and Storytelling
🎬 Each country group created an inspiring digital story:
🇹🇷 Türkiye produced a humorous and creative story about a fictional French legend of how potatoes first arrived in France, blending imagination with cultural exploration.
🇭🇺 Hungary created a powerful short video on the Siege of Kőszeg, retelling an important moment in Hungarian history through dynamic visuals and narration.
🇵🇱 Poland addressed environmental awareness by crafting a digital story on the overconsumption of clothes and its harmful effects on nature, raising awareness of fast fashion through storytelling.
🇫🇷 France focused on the theme of friendship, developing a heartwarming digital video that highlighted emotional connections, trust, and intercultural understanding.
The week concluded with emotional presentations, reflections, and a celebration of each group’s unique contribution. This experience not only improved students’ digital and language skills but also strengthened cross-cultural friendships and their sense of European identity.
Day-1:
9:00-10:00: Theme Selection: These themes align with the project’s goals of promoting critical thinking,ethical digital behavior,and informed digital citizenship.
10:30-12:00: Narrative Development: Participants craft narratives that highlight the chosen themes.These narratives can include personal experiences,perspectives,insights or creative interpretations.
13:00-14:30: Creative Expression: Through multimedia elements like videos,images,graphics,and text,participants convey their narratives creatively.This allows them to engage audiences effectively and capture attention in the digital space.
Day-2:
9:30-10:30: Media Literacy Integration: Participants incorporate media literacy principles into their content,showcasing their ability to critically evaluate sources,recognize biases,and deliver accurate information.
11:00-12:30: Ethical Storytelling: Participants adhere to ethical guidelines,ensuring their stories are respectful,sensitive,and considerate of diverse viewpoints.Ethical storytelling aligns with the project’s objective of promoting responsible digital behavior.
Day-3:
9:30-11:30: Interactive Elements: The campaign will include interactive elements such as polls,quizzes,or call-to-action buttons,encouraging audience engagement and prompting viewers to reflect on the content.Collaborative Approach will be utilized enhancing teamwork and cross-cultural understanding.
Day-4:
10:00-12:30: Online Platform Utilization: Participants leverage online platforms,social media,or dedicated project platforms to share their digital stories,expanding their reach and impact.
Day-5:
10:00: Showcase Event: The campaign culminates in a showcase event where participants present their digital stories to a wider audience.This event provides a platform for participants to share their creativity and insights with peers, educators.
12:00: Certification
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