Abstract:

The paper presents models for digital book trailers and possibility for their uses for educational purposes. Models and stiles for creation of digital book trailers are discussed. Bulgarian digital book trailers are included as examples of the models and their inclusion in the educational process is shown. Digital storytelling is presented as a pedagogically valuable approach. The educational use of non-personal digital stories, such as book trailers, focuses primarily on the commitment and development of subject comprehension as well as on digital skills. Different models and styles of book trailers give the possibility to the students to express themselves in many ways and make the learning content more attractive and acceptable for them. It provides also real opportunities for personal and educational development. The models for book content analyses in the process of the book trailers making also can be an important part of educational process. Digital storytelling and book trailer are undoubtedly most pedagogically valuable when they are part of a project-based learning approach where active learning strategies are used in the middle of the learning community. Listening to the digital stories of others and providing feedback to improve stories, helps to develop critical listening and communication skills of the students.

Keywords:

Digital Book Trailers, Digital Storytelling, Education, Bulgaria.