Tom Mackey, a Professor of Arts and Media at SUNY Empire State University and co-author of Teaching Digital Storytelling, discusses the transformative power of digital storytelling in education. He highlights how this approach enhances students' information literacy and critical thinking while promoting diversity and inclusion. The conversation also covers the challenges and benefits of virtual collaboration, the integration of AI and ethics in storytelling projects, and the creation of safe spaces for students to authentically express their unique narratives.