What's in a digital storyteller's toolbox?

Consider the digital toolbox of the digital story teller for a moment. Indeed, the number of tools and ever changing technological churn can make even experienced practitioners nauseous. Perhaps we should watch how kids do it! They pick the new stuff up so easily!

Ohler, 2008

Free tools vs. tools that aren't. Web 1.0 vs. Web 2.0. Technological acceptance. And sound pedagogy are only the beginning of the conversation.

And why I found Ohler's (2008) Chapter 13, The Digital Storytelling Toolbox, to be of great value. And for a very simple reason too. 

Instead of recommending specific tools, Ohler offers solid advice on basic requirements for hardware and software; and not for spending lots of money! The author advocates using what you already have and trying to find free ways of doing things; get good with what you have. I think that is some very good advice.