Who is Digistories for?

Digistories is for our Rangatahi; any household, school, code club or community group is invited to participate. From our budding artists through to our coding masterminds, we want to inspire our youth to create and share their work. Participants needn't belong to a group either, they can sign up as individuals. We also want to encourage our older students to participate and for this we recommend Data Storytelling. Check out the years 11+ page for more info.

Why Digistories?

Our mission at DFA is to engage Rangatahi across the digital divide, no matter who or where they are. We aim to create and host an online event that is accessible and empowering; to show that learning with Digital Technology can be achieved across a range of subjects, it's not just through coding and programming. We believe Digital Storytelling is a perfect example of how to reach a much wider group of participants too, it empowers students whose second language is English, encourages students to be creators not passive users of technology and fosters communication and collaboration. 

How can I tell my story using digital technology?

There are a few things to think about before creating and telling a Digital Story. If you, or your child or student wants to tell their own story, get them to think about a theme, topic or issue they feel connected to. An experience they had that they would like to share with others also works. If they would rather retell a story, again, one they feel connected to is a good place to start. For example a Māori myth or legend like How Maui slowed the sun. Then they can research, write, storyboard and create!