General
Welcome to Storytelling...We are building the story....Coming SOON!
Pre-Assignment
Prepare a short story explaining who you are and your motivation for participating in the course. Publish this story online and share the public link with the course staff before the course starts. You may choose the form for delivering the story freely. It can be a blog post, podcast, online video or some other form of art. Whatever the form, make the story rich in emotion and audiovisual content. Send the link to your pre-assignment to the course assistant Hani Tarabichi via email by November 2nd 8:00 pm.
Reflect on the main takeaways from last week's lecture, how that influenced you, and how these new ideas tie into your story and your experiences of storytelling.
For next class you are expected to deliver a story (your old or new one) in 60-90 seconds.
Submit an A4 doc/pdf document or provide a link to your blog/podcast/video/etc.
Upload your materials on Mycourses..Please DO NOT send the material by email.
Remember the 10 tips for good stories:
1- Stories are all about VALUES
2- Avoid complex language
3- Be descriptive
4- Get personal - connect emotionally
5- Be bold
6- Have fun - Be memorable
7- Great stories don't appeal to logic, they appeal to senses
8- A great story is authentic
9- 8 seconds to create a great first impression. Great stories happen fast
10- Make someone believe in what they already know
Reflect on the main takeaways from last 2 lectures, how that influenced you, and how these new ideas tie into your story and your experiences of storytelling (Maximum 400 words). Submit your pdf through Mycourses.
For next class you are expected to deliver a story (your old or new one) in 60-90 seconds.
Upload your materials on Mycourses..Please DO NOT send the material by email.
Reflection papers after midnight Wednesday will not be accepted.
The final reflection paper is all about summarizing what you have learned during the course.
What were the main take away? How do intend to use storytelling in your career?
Was it relevant?
Please turn in you assignments on Mycourses by uploading your PDF file with MAXIMUM 600 words.
Regards,
Hani
2016 Grades File PDF document