“You don't have to be a media arts teacher or an English teacher to teach storytelling. Storytelling is everywhere,” says educator and author Michael Hernandez. Here, Hernandez shares simple ways teachers can swap out traditional assignments—in any subject area or grade level—with digital storytelling projects like “explainer videos.” Digital storytelling projects, Hernandez notes, can make learning more meaningful, engaging, and enjoyable for students—even if it's hard work. They're also “uncheatable,” a bonus in today’s AI world. To learn more, read Hernandez's article, "The Power of Digital Storytelling" in the December 2023 / January 2024 issue of EL magazine.