DIGITAL STORYTELLING

May 31 2025HEALTH

Tech and Tales: Boosting HPV Shots in the LGBTQ+ Crowd

HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Unfortunately, the vaccination rate is far from the 80% target set by Healthy People 2030. This is especially true among LGBTQ+ individuals. The issue is complex and multifaceted. Technology is a big part of young adults lives. This includes the LGBTQ+ community. Digital storytelling (DST)...

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Webtoons: A New Way to Tell Stories on Your Phone

Webtoons are a fun and modern way to tell stories. They're like digital graphic novels that you can scroll through on your phone. David J. Lee, who works at Webtoon Entertainment, says that people are spending lots of time reading these stories every day. He loves that webtoons are a new kind of digital storyboard. The company makes lots of money from people using th...

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Storytelling's Power in Boosting Flu Shot Trust: A Healthcare Worker Perspective

When it comes to protecting kids from the flu, there are lots of challenges, especially in urban areas with limited healthcare resources. One fascinating approach to tackling this is using digital storytelling. These are personal experiences shared through video, sound, or text, often resonating deeply with communities that may feel underserved. But how do healthcare...

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Nov 11 2024EDUCATION

Saskatchewan's Digital Adventure: Teaching Treaty History

In Saskatchewan, where learning about treaties is a must for schools, a research team spent two years with elementary teachers. They used digital storytelling to make treaty history lively and interesting. The team included a teacher, a researcher, and a Cree knowledge keeper who shared their experiences. The project aimed to find out how digital storytelling could h...

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