Abstract
In this article, the authors explored the perceptions of teachers and students for using digital storytelling tools to engage learners in literacy activities. This exploratory case study included 103 K-8 students and 11 teachers who participated in the digital storytelling activities as part of a university literacy festival. Analysis of the data revealed three major themes: immersion in the learning setting, interaction with others, and instructional activities in an authentic context. Student participants felt engaged with the digital storytelling tools and how those tools supported their literacy learning. Teachers felt encouraged to explore using the digital storytelling tools to engage their students in literacy learning. Findings suggest digital storytelling tools can be used to engage students in literacy learning activities, and teachers need support for integrating digital storytelling tools into their literacy learning environments.
