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1. Welcome and Introduction ( 5 minutes)
Welcome to Storytelling for citizen science
Course overview: What will you learn?
There are several paths...
2. Storytelling for Citizen Science (30 minutes)
Once upon a time...us and stories
Meet writer Fernanda Krahn Uribe: Gathering around the ? like in the ancient times
Why storytelling?
The use of stories in science communication and participatory research
Meet Dr. Erinma Ochu: Relate to your audience
Stories came before science
3. Creative Writing to Get you Started (30 minutes)
Training our creative muscles
Meet writer and illustrator Johanna Lohrengel, Hannuka: The power of stories to empower
You, the storyteller
Watch a short video with little elevens!
Now, let's write this "little elevens" poem
Think about the needs of your audiences
The 5 whys?
4. Crafting your Story (25 minutes)
Crafting stories that matter
The FASE framework
Divergent thinking and Juxtaposition
What makes a story a story?
The narrative arc
Let's get hands-on with these worksheets!
Senses: What do I do with this story?
Emotions: Let's tell this story!
Meet professor Egle Butkeviciene
5. Communicating your Story (30 minutes)
A myriad of ways to communicate your stories
Novelty and the 5 Ws
Case studies of citizen science and Storytelling in Hungary
The story of chemistry through time: meet Mauro and Sara!
Lourdes Pérez and informal science education
About postcards, time and caraway
6. Summary and Self-Assessment (5 minutes)
Summary of the course
Final quiz
7. Further Information and Learning
Go further with these resources!
Citizen science and storytelling case studies
Slides from Dr. Erinma Ochu
Point of view exercise
Storytelling in citizen science
List of tools and resources: search further!
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Storytelling for citizen science
Teacher:
Andrea Troncoso Andrea Troncoso
Teacher:
Alice Sheppard
Skill Level
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Beginner
