Code & Create: Digital Storytelling

          Module 1: Introduction to Digital Storytelling

Section 1: Welcome to Digital Storytelling  
  Lesson 1: What is Digital Storytelling?  
    Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Digital Storytelling?  
  Lesson 2: Why Digital Stories Matter  
    Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Why Digital Stories Matter  

Section 2: Exploring Story Elements  
  Lesson 1: Introducing Characters  
    Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introducing Characters  
  Lesson 2: Discovering Settings and Plots  
    Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Discovering Settings and Plots  

Section 3: Multimedia Fundamentals  
  Lesson 1: Basics of Images and Sound  
    Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of Images and Sound  
  Lesson 2: How Visuals Enhance a Story  
    Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: How Visuals Enhance a Story  

Section 4: Introduction to Coding Concepts  
  Lesson 1: What Is Code?  
    Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Is Code?  
  Lesson 2: Understanding Simple Commands  
    Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Simple Commands  

Section 5: Hands-On: Sketching Your Idea  
  Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Storyboard  
    Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Storyboard  
  Lesson 2: Sharing Your Story Sketch  
    Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing Your Story Sketch  


Module 2: Story Planning and Structure

Section 1: Planning Your Story Idea  
  Lesson 1: Brainstorming Story Ideas  
    Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Brainstorming Story Ideas  
  Lesson 2: Organizing Your Thoughts  
    Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Organizing Your Thoughts  

Section 2: Developing Characters and Conflict  
  Lesson 1: Creating Memorable Characters  
    Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating Memorable Characters  
  Lesson 2: Introducing Conflict in Your Story  
    Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introducing Conflict in Your Story  

Section 3: Building a Simple Plot  
  Lesson 1: Understanding the Beginning, Middle, and End  
    Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding the Beginning, Middle, and End  
  Lesson 2: Outlining Your Plot  
    Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Outlining Your Plot  

Section 4: Visual Planning with Storyboards  
  Lesson 1: Sketching Key Scenes  
    Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Sketching Key Scenes  
  Lesson 2: Arranging Storyboard Sequences  
    Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Arranging Storyboard Sequences  

Section 5: Merging Storytelling and Code  
  Lesson 1: How Code Can Animate a Story  
    Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: How Code Can Animate a Story  
  Lesson 2: Combining Text, Images, and Code  
    Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Combining Text, Images, and Code  


Module 3: Digital Tools and Media

Section 1: Getting Started with Digital Tools  
  Lesson 1: Exploring Basic Software Tools  
    Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Basic Software Tools  
  Lesson 2: Navigating a Digital Workspace  
    Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Navigating a Digital Workspace  

Section 2: Introduction to Image Editing  
  Lesson 1: Simple Image Editing Techniques  
    Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Simple Image Editing Techniques  
  Lesson 2: Creating Your First Digital Drawing  
    Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Your First Digital Drawing  

Section 3: Audio Basics for Storytelling  
  Lesson 1: Recording Your Voice and Sounds  
    Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Recording Your Voice and Sounds  
  Lesson 2: Editing Audio Clips Simply  
    Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Editing Audio Clips Simply  

Section 4: Bringing Multimedia Together  
  Lesson 1: Combining Images, Sound, and Text  
    Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Combining Images, Sound, and Text  
  Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Multimedia Presentation  
    Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Multimedia Presentation  

Section 5: Fun with Interactive Digital Elements  
  Lesson 1: Introduction to Basic Animation  
    Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduction to Basic Animation  
  Lesson 2: Adding Interactive Components to Your Story  
    Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Adding Interactive Components to Your Story  


Module 4: Coding Essentials for Storytelling

Section 1: Coding as a Storytelling Tool  
  Lesson 1: What Is Coding and How It Tells a Story  
    Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Coding and How It Tells a Story  
  Lesson 2: Reading and Understanding Code  
    Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Reading and Understanding Code  

Section 2: Writing Your First Lines of Code  
  Lesson 1: Setting Up a Simple Coding Environment  
    Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Setting Up a Simple Coding Environment  
  Lesson 2: Writing Your First Code Statement  
    Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Writing Your First Code Statement  

Section 3: Learning Variables and Basic Commands  
  Lesson 1: What Are Variables?  
    Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: What Are Variables?  
  Lesson 2: Using Basic Commands in a Code Story  
    Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Basic Commands in a Code Story  

Section 4: Exploring Visual Coding Platforms  
  Lesson 1: Introduction to Block-Based Coding  
    Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Block-Based Coding  
  Lesson 2: Creating Interactive Scenes with Visual Code  
    Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Interactive Scenes with Visual Code  

Section 5: Debugging and Testing Your Code  
  Lesson 1: Finding Simple Errors in Your Code  
    Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Finding Simple Errors in Your Code  
  Lesson 2: Testing Your Digital Story Code  
    Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Testing Your Digital Story Code  


Module 5: Project Creation and Sharing

Section 1: Planning Your Digital Story Project  
  Lesson 1: Outlining Your Project Steps  
    Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Outlining Your Project Steps  
  Lesson 2: Setting Achievable Project Goals  
    Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Setting Achievable Project Goals  

Section 2: Creating Your Digital Story  
  Lesson 1: Bringing Story Elements and Code Together  
    Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Bringing Story Elements and Code Together  
  Lesson 2: Assembling Multimedia Components  
    Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Assembling Multimedia Components  

Section 3: Building a Story Prototype  
  Lesson 1: Developing a First Draft Prototype  
    Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Developing a First Draft Prototype  
  Lesson 2: Refining Your Story and Code  
    Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Refining Your Story and Code  

Section 4: Preparing to Present Your Project  
  Lesson 1: Organizing a Story Presentation  
    Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Organizing a Story Presentation  
  Lesson 2: Tips for Sharing Your Digital Story  
    Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Tips for Sharing Your Digital Story  

Section 5: Reflecting on the Journey and Next Steps  
  Lesson 1: Reflecting on What You Learned  
    Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reflecting on What You Learned  
  Lesson 2: Planning Future Coding and Storytelling Projects  
    Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Planning Future Coding and Storytelling Projects