Level 1 Facilitator Training - Course Fee

This foundational, 54-hour online training is the platform on which you can begin to develop your own personal DST Facilitation style and skills. Trainees will create their own Digital Story, learn more about the technical and theoretical foundations of DST, and have the opportunity to work directly with a storytelling participant.

Level-1 Training Outline

• Session #1 (3hrs) - Introduction to Digital Storytelling Webinar

• Session #2-3 (16hrs) - Experience: Create your own Personal Digital Story (even if you have made one before…)

• Session #4-5 (16hrs) - Learn: Technical and Theoretical Underpinnings of Digital Storytelling Facilitation

• Session #6-7 (16hrs) - Practice: Facilitate the Creation of Digital Story with a Participant (you will find your own volunteer)

• Session #8 (3hrs) - Digital Story Screening/Celebration and Preparing for What’s Next

Your Training Includes 1 Year of a PRO Membership to the Common Language Collective:

• Attend the monthly Community of Practice Meetings

• Access to the Members Area of the Common Language DST WebsiteBook monthly 1-to-1 “Coffee Chat” consultations with Lead Trainer, Dr. Mike Lang

• Unlimited Seats and access to royalty-free images and music with WeVideo online editor

• Listing on the CLDST Facilitators Page

• Invitation to the Annual Common Language DST Facilitator Retreat

• Referrals for DST Facilitation projects that fit your area of focus/expertise

• Utilize “CLDST Trained Facilitator” Branding

• Common Language newsletter coverage of your DST events

• Co-Created podcast opportunities for yourself and your projects