Digital Storytelling Toolbox: Visual Creativity and Inclusive Communication

Aims of the tool

This combined tool aims to equip young people with creative digital storytelling skills using practical, accessible platforms. Through interactive workshops and hands-on practice, participants learned to craft impactful narratives using design (Canva), video editing (CapCut, Animoto), collaborative sharing (Padlet), and critical ad analysis (Storytelling in Advertising). The goal was to enhance their ability to communicate complex social issues such as inclusion, equality, and identity through engaging, ethical, and modern digital formats.

Description of the tool

This educational package was developed and implemented during the "International Digital Storytelling Project" within the Equal Futures youth mobility in Lithuania. It consists of five interconnected tools:

Storytelling in Advertising: Critical ad analysis and inclusive messaging

Padlet: Collaborative idea-sharing and collective content building

CapCut & Animoto: Video editing for short-form storytelling

Canva: Design tool for social media, presentations, and campaigns

Main Learning Outcomes:

Understand the role of narrative in shaping perception and identity

Gain practical skills in video editing, graphic design, and collaborative sharing

Apply inclusive and ethical storytelling principles

Explore the shift from traditional to digital media communication

Create and present original media reflecting diverse voices and social themes

Strengthen digital literacy and creative expression