Integrated Communication

I believe technology paired with thoughtful communication has the power to bring stories—and people—to life in ways that are both meaningful and memorable. On this page, I want to explore how digital tools like Adobe Illustrator, Keynote, Voicebooking, and platforms like YouTube can be harnessed to tell stories that resonate deeply, especially with young learners. By weaving together visual, auditory, and interactive elements, I aim to show how technology can help students connect with their own identities—through family history, culture, and the names that shape who they are.

For the assignment "What is in a Name?" in the course Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum (ETEC-528-01W), the objective was to create a digital story that resonates with 5th and 6th-grade students by exploring the meaning and significance of names. The story examines how names connect to family history, culture, and identity. Using Adobe Illustrator, I developed the artwork, animated the story with Keynote, narrated it using Voicebooking, and shared the final product on YouTube. This multimedia approach was designed to engage students through visual, auditory, and interactive elements while encouraging them to reflect on their own names and identities.