Saturday, September 17, 2011

PE5 Storybird


Just when I thought I could not love Storybird enough, I discovered their class account. This feature is free, plus you can manage your class assignments, share stories in blogs, email to parents, download, and even print stories. In addition students can receive real-time feedback from other classmates using the built in collaboration tool. This will encourage them to work together to create a great story build confidence and increase participation.
 In addition to these features you can sign up students without having to use email, all you have to do is upload your student list to automatically create accounts. 
Another really cool feature is that you can easily grade students Storybirds and reward students using digital stickers to let them know they did an amazing job. Did I mention you can create Storybirds to explain assignment details! This site is an amazing and unique Web 2.0 tool that students can use over and over again. I am really excited to use Storybird with my class because I am sure they will love it as much as I do. 


I will introduce students to their assignment by showing them a Storybird I created providing directions on how to complete the activity for my RILS project.

A Story of Friendship on Storybird

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