Facebook Digital Storytelling (Chinese)

Category

Digital Programmes and Curation

Contact Email

chu_wan_xin@nlb.gov.sg

Date

1-Jan-2022 to 31-Dec-2022

Venue / Location

Public Libraries | Digital Experience [Online]

For you who want to evoke palpable excitement and bring children on a magical reading adventure.

Get involved by:

1. Film Chinese digital storytelling videos suitable for children aged 4 to 8. You will be the storyteller in the video. Each video should not exceed 7 minutes. Stories are written by Singapore authors/ writers and are available for borrowing as books or ebooks in NLB's Chinese collection.

2. Record your storytelling video based on your selected Chinese children book from a given list of titles. The video will be shared on NLB's Chinese Library Services Facebook Group (go.gov.sg/chinese-library-services) on the first or third Friday per month.

Commitment from you:

1. Film at least 3 Chinese storytelling videos in a year.

2. Browse through NLB's Chinese Library Services Facebook Group (go.gov.sg/chinese-library-services) to view past storytelling videos by other volunteers as a reference to determine your preferred storytelling method and style. 

Other requirements:

1. Knowledge of Chinese children’s literature, especially works by local authors.

2. Good ability in oral communications and public speaking skills.

3. Good knowledge of video recording and editing.

The signup for this volunteering opportunity is now closed