Recorded SessionOutline:
Introduction (10 min)
Storytelling as a bridge to empathy, SEL, inquiry, and data literacy
Connecting community science, climate action, and cultural narratives to student voice and civic engagement
Oral Storytelling → Digital Narratives Strand (15 min)
Capture and analyze oral stories from family, community, or cultural traditions
Transform narratives into digital creations using Scratch, iMovie, Book Creator, or StoryMapJS
Reflection prompts to foster empathy and connection to community perspectives
Community Science & Data Literacy Strand (20 min)
Collect, analyze, and interpret local environmental or cultural data (water quality, flooding, biodiversity, surveys)
Create statistical stories and digital/physical narratives using ArcGIS StoryMaps, Canva, Micro:bit, Flipgrid, or Paper Circuitry
Scaffold inquiry, collaboration, visualization, and reflective thinking
SEL, Equity, & Empathy Integration (10 min)
Embed empathy, self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship skills into projects
Amplify marginalized voices and honor cultural knowledge through storytelling and data narratives
Reflection activities connect personal experiences, data insights, and community perspectives
Sharing & Amplifying (10 min)
Publish student narratives to engage families, peers, local organizations, and civic partners
Connect projects to climate action and UN SDGs
Reflection & Takeaways (5 min)
Practical tips for designing inquiry-driven, empathy- and data-focused STEAM projects
Resources for integrating oral storytelling, digital tools, data literacy, community science, SEL, and equity
Participants will:
Guide students in transforming oral stories into digital and physical narratives
Integrate data literacy, SEL, and empathy into community science, climate projects, and STEAM
Use tools like Scratch, iMovie, Book Creator, Micro:bit, Paper Circuitry, and ArcGIS StoryMaps to amplify student voices
Scaffold student-led projects linking classroom learning with real-world impact and sustainability
The Explicit Teaching of Social-Emotional Skills Through
Storytelling
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2067&context=hse_cp
Fostering computational thinking through digital storytelling: a distinctive approach to promoting computational thinking skills of pre-service teachers
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10639-024-12583-5
Strengthening Student Relationships Through Oral Storytelling
https://www.edutopia.org/article/strengthening-student-relationships-through-oral-storytelling/
Guiding Students to Use Storytelling Across the Curriculum
https://www.edutopia.org/article/storytelling-framework-learning/
Teaching SEL One Story at a Time: How I Use Picture Books to Build Character
https://casel.org/blog/teaching-sel-one-story-at-a-time-how-i-use-picture-books-to-build-character/
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