graphic designer, also contributed to the discussion, emphasising the importance of considering the app as a space for uploading and sharing stories in the first instance and then shifting to the design elements. However, as the discussion was dominated by a design focus, largely a result of limited discussion about ‘what a story app’ could be, at the end of the day many of the features mimicked social network sites, such as Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. These elements of the app, however, were considered in relation to the way Aboriginal people understand their place in the world and were deemed important for inclusion on an individual’s app ‘profile’: Who’s your mob? What’s your country (include maps)? What are your common interests (for connecting with others with similar interests)? Finally, their design ideas were recorded as a list of ‘app story’ and ‘app design’ likes and dislikes on a whiteboard. Table 2: Design ideas for the app App Story (features for uploading stories) App Design (what the app looks like) Likes Dislikes Likes/wants Dislikes Facebook: Share feature Profile Favourite tags for people’s stories Snapchat: Quick and easy to create a story View things (photos, videos, text etc) once then 10 seconds later they disappear Instagram Editing pictures Templates for stories Editing of everything (pics, videos etc) Comments and privacy settings Privacy Issues What can and can’t be seen Tags can’t be customised/categorised Colour (blue) Clear/strong images Round edges on design Choice of filters, eg. collage of images, comments Login screen interactive Scrolling menu from left Instagram tool bar News feeds (when you first open the app) Not too many buttons
Museum Victoria – Making History Provides advice and examples to assist in making and uploading a personal digital history based on themes such as cultural identity, family and community life. ‘Free Technology for Teachers’ - 5 Fantastic Apps for Digital Storytelling on iPads A blog post by Richard Byrne that shares and reviews free digital storytelling apps, describing their best functions, and how students might use them in the classroom. - .U6Fqu_aHq45 Apps for Smartphones and Tablets – Aboriginal Community Name/ Organisation Themes and Content URL Link Big hART – Watercolours of Namatjira The app replicates watercolour techniques allowing the user to create unique desert landscapes. Indigenous Australian: Art Gallery of NSW Allows the user to explore a range of Indigenous artists and artworks, including stories of the artists and the art. i-Stories NTLanguages – Anindilyakwa Language: Aboriginal Language Flash Card App designed for as a bilingual literacy tool. Contains 20 everyday words and phrases in Anindilyakwa and English Legendary Pacific Coast App Oral history: This app is for use whilst travelling the coast between Brisbane and Sydney. It includes a “Story Regions” menu to hear Aboriginal stories from particular regions. Aboriginal Sydney – by AIATSIS Provides information on the history & culture of Aboriginal Sydney with audio-supported tours, covering heritage & rock art sites, as well as contemporary Australian Indigenous places of significance. One Road Stock Route Project – Interactive Web App that enables the user to move around an interactive map with access to histories,