Digital Storytelling for Young Learners
Transform lessons into interactive stories
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Empower Your Teaching with Digital Storytelling
This Erasmus+ course empowers educators to integrate digital storytelling into primary and lower secondary education, fostering creativity and engagement through multimedia tools. Designed specifically for teachers who want to bring their lessons to life, this programme provides practical, classroom-ready strategies that captivate young learners.
Digital storytelling is a powerful method to enhance learning by combining narrative with technology. This course provides teachers with hands-on skills to create interactive stories using accessible tools like Canva, Book Creator, and simple video platforms. You'll learn how to apply storytelling techniques across subjects, from literacy and languages to STEM and the arts, whilst developing inclusive, creative classroom environments.
Participants will engage in collaborative projects, peer feedback sessions, and guided practice to ensure you leave with ready-to-use strategies. Whether you're new to digital tools or looking to enhance your existing practice, this course offers practical applications that make an immediate impact on student engagement and learning outcomes.
Course Details at a Glance
Duration
5 days intensive
30 contact hours
Locations
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mâcon, France
Vilamoura, Portugal
Course Fee
€560 per participant
Erasmus+ KA1 eligible
Target Audience
Primary & Secondary Teachers
ISCED Levels 1 & 2
This comprehensive professional development opportunity is designed for teachers, educators, and school staff seeking to enhance their digital pedagogy skills. The course runs from Monday to Friday, providing an immersive learning experience in inspiring European locations. All materials, resources, and certification are included in the course fee, with funding available through Erasmus+ KA1 mobility grants.
What You'll Learn
This course delivers practical, transformative learning objectives that directly impact your classroom practice. Each day builds upon the previous, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of digital storytelling pedagogy.
01
Master Digital Storytelling Principles
Understand the theoretical foundations and pedagogical benefits of digital storytelling in education, including narrative structure, audience engagement, and age-appropriate content design.
02
Create Interactive Multimedia Stories
Develop hands-on skills with user-friendly digital tools to produce engaging, interactive stories that incorporate text, images, audio, and video elements.
03
Apply Cross-Curricular Techniques
Learn how to integrate storytelling across language arts, STEM subjects, history, geography, and the arts, making connections that deepen student understanding.
04
Foster 21st Century Skills
Design activities that promote creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and digital literacy—essential competencies for today's learners.
05
Design Inclusive Projects
Create storytelling experiences that accommodate diverse learning needs, abilities, and backgrounds, ensuring every student can participate and succeed.
Our Engaging Methodology
Hands-On, Practical Learning
The course employs a dynamic blend of interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, and collaborative projects that mirror real classroom environments. You'll spend the majority of your time actively creating, experimenting, and refining digital storytelling projects rather than simply listening to presentations.
Each session includes practical exercises where you'll work individually and in small groups, allowing you to learn from peers across different educational contexts. Guided practice sessions ensure you master each tool and technique before moving forward, whilst peer feedback sessions provide valuable perspectives on your creative work.
Assessment & Certification
Project Design
Develop a comprehensive digital storytelling project tailored specifically for your classroom context and curriculum needs.
Peer Presentation
Share your creation with fellow participants, receiving constructive feedback and inspiration from diverse teaching perspectives.
Certification
Receive a course completion certificate documenting your 30 hours of professional development for Erasmus+ reporting.
Digital Tools & Resources
Participants will explore a carefully selected range of accessible, classroom-ready digital tools that require no advanced technical expertise. Our focus is on platforms that are intuitive, widely available, and proven effective in educational settings.
Visual Design Tools
Master Canva and similar platforms to create stunning visual stories, infographics, and presentation materials that captivate young learners.
Interactive Story Builders
Learn Book Creator and equivalent tools for designing multimedia e-books with embedded audio, video, and interactive elements.
Video Creation Platforms
Explore simple video editing tools that enable teachers and students to produce professional-quality educational videos quickly and easily.

Comprehensive Support Package: All participants receive access to an exclusive online resource hub containing lesson plan templates, ready-to-use activities, tutorial videos, and a curated collection of classroom examples. This digital library remains accessible long after the course concludes, supporting your continued professional growth.
Why This Course Stands Out
Immediate Classroom Impact
Walk away with ready-to-implement lesson plans, activities, and projects you can use the very next week. Every strategy taught has been tested in real classrooms with young learners, ensuring practical relevance and effectiveness.
Enhanced Student Engagement
Discover proven techniques that transform passive learners into active creators. Digital storytelling naturally motivates students, increases participation, and makes learning memorable across all subject areas.
Full Erasmus+ KA1 Funding
This course qualifies for complete Erasmus+ KA1 mobility funding, covering course fees, travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs. We provide all necessary documentation to support your school's funding application.
Join a European Network
Connect with like-minded educators from across Europe, sharing best practices and building lasting professional relationships. Our alumni network provides ongoing support, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities long after the course concludes.
Expert Facilitation
Learn from experienced teacher trainers who combine deep pedagogical knowledge with practical classroom experience. Our facilitators understand the challenges teachers face and provide realistic, achievable solutions.
Erasmus+ Funding Made Simple
This course is fully eligible for Erasmus+ KA1 funding, making professional development accessible and affordable for schools across Europe. The Erasmus+ programme supports teacher mobility by covering course fees, travel costs, accommodation, and daily subsistence allowances.
Your school or institution can apply for funding through the standard Erasmus+ KA1 application process. We provide comprehensive support documentation, including course descriptions, learning outcomes, and certification details required for your funding application.
1
Check Eligibility
Confirm your institution is registered for Erasmus+ and identify available funding windows for staff mobility.
2
Submit Application
Complete the KA1 mobility application through your national agency, including our course details and intended learning outcomes.
3
Receive Approval
Once approved, coordinate with us to select your preferred location and dates from our available sessions.
4
Attend & Report
Complete the course and receive certification documentation for your Erasmus+ final report requirements.

Need Help with Funding? Our team has extensive experience supporting schools through the Erasmus+ application process. Contact us at info@merrillmultimedia.com for guidance, sample applications, and advice on maximising your funding potential.
Practical Classroom Applications
The true value of this course lies in its immediate applicability to your teaching practice. Participants learn to design storytelling projects that align seamlessly with curriculum goals whilst supporting language development and encouraging cross-disciplinary learning.
1
Digital Storybooks for Literacy
Create interactive e-books where students become authors, combining written text with illustrations, recorded narration, and sound effects. Perfect for developing writing skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension in engaging, multimodal formats.
2
Interactive Science Narratives
Design storytelling projects that explain scientific concepts through narrative structures—such as following a water droplet through the water cycle or creating a digital documentary about local ecosystems. Makes abstract concepts concrete and memorable.
3
Historical Timelines & Biographies
Develop multimedia timelines and biographical profiles that bring history to life. Students research historical figures or events and present their findings through digital stories incorporating primary sources, maps, and period imagery.
4
Cultural Exchange Stories
Facilitate international collaboration where students create and share digital stories about their communities, traditions, and daily lives—perfect for language learning and developing global citizenship competencies.
Each application example includes detailed lesson plans, assessment rubrics, differentiation strategies, and technical support guides. You'll learn how to scaffold projects appropriately for different age groups and ability levels, ensuring every student can participate successfully.
Transform Your Teaching Practice
Expected Impact on Your Classroom
Participants consistently report transformative changes in their teaching practice following this course. You'll leave with significantly increased confidence in using technology creatively, moving beyond basic digital literacy to become a confident digital pedagogue who designs innovative, engaging learning experiences.
Your lesson planning skills will evolve to naturally incorporate multimodal approaches, making your teaching more inclusive and effective for diverse learners. You'll develop practical strategies to foster higher levels of student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking, skills that extend far beyond individual storytelling projects.
90%
of teachers report improved digital confidence after structured Erasmus+ training
(Based on EU Commission reports on digital competence programs.)
80%
of participants in Erasmus+ CPD courses apply at least one new teaching method within 3 months
(From aggregated Erasmus+ impact studies.)
70%
of educators in blended mobility programs expand their international network by 10+ contacts
(Networking is a documented Erasmus+ outcome.)
30
Contact hours
Intensive hands-on learning and collaboration
Become part of a vibrant international community of innovative educators who are reshaping education through creative technology. The connections you make during this course often lead to lasting professional relationships and collaborative projects that span borders.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Join educators from across Europe in transforming lessons into unforgettable learning experiences.
Spaces are limited to ensure personalised attention and meaningful peer collaboration. Early registration is strongly recommended, particularly for popular locations and dates. Whether you're seeking to refresh your teaching approach, meet professional development requirements, or simply reignite your passion for creative pedagogy, this course offers the perfect opportunity.
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Questions? Contact us at info@merrillmultimedia.com for detailed course schedules, available dates across all three locations, information about group bookings, or assistance with your Erasmus+ funding application. We're here to support your professional development journey from initial enquiry through to course completion and beyond.