Digital Storytelling

Came across a cool idea recently: Digital Storytelling.

After a student writes a story, he/she tells it visually and audibly as well through the use of technology. They can record their own voice telling the story, and have visuals (still and/or video) to enhance the story. I'm thinking this would work just as well with non-fiction essays or papers too! It could work in any subject area really!

What a great way to make the traditional writing of essays, papers, and short stories much more engaging, entertaining, and 21st century for kids!

Here's just one website on this great idea:
http://newtoolsworkshop.wikispaces.com/Digital+storytelling