Digital storytelling - can it be useful for ESL classes?

Had a great session (back in June) with Betty and Ourania. We compared 2 different tools for creating a digital story: powerpoint vs movie maker*.

Essentially the process is the same for both:

1. create your idea and a short script
2. collect photos and audio files (media)
3. import your media into the program editing area (stage?)
4. add effects or animation, tweak the timing, add credits etc
5. export the movie

In favour of powerpoint: 

• teachers and students are more likely to already know the program
• you can add text to the screen much more easily (a mix of images and text can be useful for language learning)
• you have more options in your animations

In favour of movie maker: