What is Digital Storytelling?
By Ami Magisos
Thousands of people all over the world are telling their stories in mini-movies that they create. These “digital stories” can be shared on the web or on CDs or DVDs. The basic tools you need are simple: a digital camera, a microphone, and a computer with simple editing software, like iMovie or Windows Moviemaker. The Change Agent now has some digital stories you can view below. In the print version of issue 26, look for the 
symbol -- those articles have corresponding multimedia stories available here. For more information about digital storytelling, go to Stories for Change.
Legislative Visit
Student leader Ismet Osmani tells the story of his
first visit to the Arizona State Legislature during
the 2003 budget crisis. He describes meeting with
officials and telling them about his experiences in
adult education.(3 minutes, Produced by Pima Community
College Adult Education Civics Program in Tucson,
Arizona).
From Our Hearts
In 2003, the Arizona State Legislature proposed to eliminate all money for adult education. Student leader Sandra Lopez describes the "Student Presenter Project," where students helped students understand the government and its impact on education. She reminds students, "we need to speak from our hearts" when urging lawmakers to pay attention to adult education. (3 minutes/30 seconds, Produced by Pima Community College Adult Education Civics Program in Tucson, AZ).
