Abstract
Introduction:The main mission of medical science education is to train people who are able to provide effective healthcare services.Therefore the creation of effective learning environments and the use of modern educational methods are essential in the curricula of medical sciences universities.Due to the pervasive developments of the digital space in today's world, interpersonal communication as well as the way of telling stories have been greatly affected.Digital technologies provide a multimedia platform for stories.so digital storytelling can be used as an effective tool in learning.
Methodology:This study is a review study of traditional review in a descriptive manner,using the method of conceptual and inferential analysis at the theoretical level.After determining the entry and exit criteria and using appropriate keywords in different databases,36 articles were collected and analyzed.
Findings: There are eleven main and common indicators in digital storytelling,which include increasing the active participation of students in the learning process, changes in the levels of knowledge and understanding, impact on clinical skills, and impact on critical thinking.improving team cooperation, improving communication skills,influencing the number and amount of errors, improving interaction with technology,evaluating the impact on motivation and interest, measuring the transferability of learning at the bedside and influencing professional behaviors.These indicators are consistent with the characteristics of the learning environment in the field of medical sciences.Studies show that digital storytelling with these features in various fields including general medicine,nursing.rehabilitation sciences and social health,psychology,dentistry,pharmacy and public health can be the source of change and wide effects.
Conclusion:teaching and learning through digital storytelling happens better due to the story-like presentation of course subjects and also creating interaction between learners.Also, this method creates satisfaction in students by increasing motivation and self-confidence;therefore,the use of digital storytelling is recommended as an educational tool and a new teaching method to increase student learning and satisfaction.