The Digital Storytelling Center of Kansas City. Growing the digital storytelling industry in KC and Central Midwest; developing talent; educating KCDigiKids Mission: to inspire and enable all people to create and share compelling stories through the power of digital media Vision: digiSTORY strives for a world of empowered individuals who leverage digital stories to: Take pride in their personal voices; Connect with and influence others; Enhance their personal and professional capabilities. Value Proposition: digiSTORY brings value to students and continuous learners by developing their digital storymaking skills. Unlike oral and written storytelling organizations, digiSTORY emphasizes: Giving new energy and relevance to stories through the use of digital technology; Analyzing and utilizing the most appropriate story structure and digital tools to create the most compelling message; Leveraging digital storymaking to increase students’ opportunities for personal and professional success. Our classroom and online teaching resources rest on three platforms: digital articulation, story development, and creative expression. These products are designed for a variety of audiences including: Children in after-school programs, Teenagers and young adults who should be developing their personal brands, Teachers who want to help their students bridge the gap between traditional and digital storymaking, Individuals who want to enhance their persuasive and advocacy capabilities, Anyone who wants to create more personal and professional value for a variety of businesses and industries