{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d218adc7651a10d3468afb/674cfc2df6ece089ea411bb4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Burcu Caught the Storytelling Bug","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66d218adc7651a10d3468afb/1733501716096-455e6fba-4b05-4fd1-8630-c49eade31315.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join us on an inspiring exploration of digital storytelling with Burcu Şimşek, an associate professor from Hacettepe University and the visionary behind the <a href=\"https://www.digitalstoryhub.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Digital Story Hub</a>. Burcu shares her innovative approach to amplifying women's voices through digital storytelling, drawing on her extensive research and passion for gender issues. Discover how her journey began with a PhD thesis that reimagined consciousness-raising meetings for the digital age and how this transformative tool is now empowering women across Turkey. As we navigate through Burcu's journey, we uncover the profound impact digital storytelling has across various fields, from education to medicine, revealing its power to foster empathy and understanding.</p><p>But the journey doesn’t stop there. We delve into the emotional depth of storytelling, featuring insights from the <a href=\"https://dstfestival.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1st International Digital Storytelling Festival</a>. Experience the unique collaboration and emotional connections forged through this creative process, where participants visually express their innermost emotions and build profound bonds through shared experiences. Learn how these stories are not just narratives but bridges that connect diverse perspectives proving that storytelling is not just about telling tales—it's about transforming lives.</p><p><strong>Top 5 Key Messages</strong></p><ol><li>Meet Burcu Şimşek (1:12)</li><li>How Burcu Caught the Digital Storytelling Bug (5:37)</li><li>Impact of Digital Storytelling on Education and Empathy (14:39)</li><li>Community and Collaboration in Digital Storytelling (20:15)</li><li>Future Aspirations and Reflection (25:17)</li></ol><p><strong>Other Links Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li>Read <a href=\"https://avesis.hacettepe.edu.tr/bsimsek/publications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Burcu's publications</a></li><li>Watch&nbsp;a <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/707702912\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">digital story by Burcu and Şengül</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Check out the book Burcu mentioned <a href=\"https://www.amazon.ca/Story-Circle-Digital-Storytelling-Around/dp/1405180587\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Story Circle: Digital Storytelling Around the World</a></li><li>Read this <a href=\"https://commonlanguagedst.org/blog/catching-the-storytelling-bug\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">episode's&nbsp;blog post</a></li><li>Watch the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/Zi1yI9RDCVk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ep 2 Looking Back video</a>&nbsp;with Mike Lang &amp; Kristy Wolfe</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Burcu Şimşek and read her full bio&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://avesis.hacettepe.edu.tr/bsimsek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>If this particular conversation resonated with you, tell a friend or a colleague about&nbsp;<a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/co-created\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Co-Created</a>&nbsp;or share one of the digital stories we were talking about. You can find the stories&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7kDGN3jbLG058zIlbk6K14tkVqKzSL1&amp;si=pULZsgG69_3dFaMO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","author_name":"Snack Labs"}