Web 2.0 Tool

It seems like a long time ago, but probably about a month ago we were divided into teams.  Each team received a Web 2.0 tool to explore, create an artifact, and then teach the class how to use it.  I've written previously that my team got Storybird which is a neat website where you can write stories by using artwork found on their website.  On Thursday, it was finally our turn to teach.  I think we did very well with our presentation!  Selden gave a great overview, Tyler walked them through making a Storybird with excellent instructions, and I discussed the strengths, witnesses, and uses in the classroom.

One of my favorite things about Storybird is that as a teacher you can create a story to share with your students, or they can help you with it (depending on age), and you can have the book published in a hard copy for your classroom!  It is also a great tool for independent reading for your students.  This is not something that I would sit down and do a lot, because there is just not time to create stories all the time for my students, but I would definitely introduce this tool to my students and maybe work on one together, and then allow them to read Storybirds in their own time.

Feel free to explore my Storybird to see an example of this great tool!