Digital storytelling can be a very effective way for L2 students to practice and improve some challenging skills. One skill that digital storytelling improves on is communication. For many of our ELL students, this basic concept that we take for granted is often one of the most challenging. By allowing the students to practice and hone in their skills in this creative way, we are helping them use and understand English in a more in-depth way. This creative thinking is another skill that can be practiced when creating digital stories. By allowing students to think outside or the box, they may feel less pressure and produce a better end product. There are a plethora of products out there that are available for digital story telling. One of my favorite free apps is Toontastic 3D ( https://toontastic.withgoogle.com/). This app is available for iOS and Andriod platforms. It is easy enough for all level of learners, from students with learning disabilities to high...
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