storytelling

= Digital Storytelling =

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Figment
A forum for students to share their writing, fiction or non-fiction, all genres. Published authors offer previews, blog interviews, & motivation. The site is moderated & has clear, concise guidelines that offer a good starting point to talk about how to critique, post/share work, protect copyright/cite. By sharing with peers students have an authentic audience for feedback & validation.

inklewriter
Provides a platform for students to write interactive stories or “choose your own adventure” style by linking pieces of their stories together.

Little Bird Tales
Little Bird Tales is a site for preK & elementary students to use to create digital stories. It is easy for young students to use, as it walks them through each step of creating a multimedia slideshow story. They can upload their own images, draw images, or record from their webcams. Stories can be written with text or narrated by students using built in microphones.


 * It encourages creativity & self-expression
 * Helps reinforce reading & writing skills
 * A green alternative
 * Made with kids in mind!

It's fun & FREE for everyone!

Storybird
Five reasons why teachers love Storybird,
 * 1) Gorgeous illustrations to inspire student writing.
 * 2) Making & sharing a Storybird is easy.
 * 3) Students can share on each other’s work.
 * 4) Can create a class account with great features.
 * 5) Students can collaborate on creating a story.

To use Storybird you simply select either an art inspired theme, works from Storybird artists, or by a challenge word. Then drag & drop the drawings you like into your story. Once you've selected drawings for your story, simply type in the text of your story. Anyone can create great-looking digital picture books, regardless of drawing skills or lack there-of. You can browse through & read other stories, because everything is screened for school & age appropriate material. Once a Storybird is finished, the author selects the age group, so finding a story for you students is a trouble-free process. Class accounts make it easy to engage your students with Storybird.

See an example at, **@http://storybird.com/books/a-dream-vacation/**

//Last Updated - March 2014//