This introductory session will introduce new fellows to the program and to each other. We'll cover program guidelines, expectations, schedules and begin preparation for the following week's intensive production workshop. Executive directors and/or supervisors should attend from 9AM to 10AM.

The following is the agenda for the orientation. Asterisks indicate that supervisors will be present:

• Welcome and introductions* 9:00AM
• Fellowship values and goal setting* 9:15AM
• Program, participant and supervisor expectations* 9:45AM
• Schedule and logistics overview* 9:55AM
• Discussion of organizational roles 10:00AM
• Pre-assessment of technology skills 11:00AM
• Introduction to digital storytelling curriculum. 11:30PM
• "The Seven Elements" of storytelling 11:45PM
• Writing exercises, brainstorming, arcing, etc 12:30PM...

By the end of this morning, fellows and their supervisors will have a broad overview of the fellowship curriculum and have set clear expectations and goals for the program's closure. Fellows will also leave with an action plan and homework in preparation for the digital storytelling workshop intensive.