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

Med Teach. 2008;30(8):774-7. doi: 10.1080/01421590801987370.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Anecdotes as Topic*
  • Communications Media*
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Learning*
  • Students, Medical / psychology*
  • Thinking*