Make & Take: Create Awesome Digital Stories
There are tons of great apps and websites for creating digital stories, and making reports and presentations, we will explore a few key apps and websites to accomplish the task. Mostly FREE!
Researcher and digital culture consultant, John Seely Brown described digital storytelling this way:
I’m particularly interested in Digital Storytelling, in new ways to use multiple media to tell stories and in the ability of kids, who are now growing up in a digital world, to figure out new ways to tell stories. They have the ability to build interpretive movies very simply and to lay sound tracks around the content. They condition or “sculpture” the context around the content. The serious interplay between context and content is key to what film—and rich media in general—are about.
Researcher and digital culture consultant, John Seely Brown described digital storytelling this way:
I’m particularly interested in Digital Storytelling, in new ways to use multiple media to tell stories and in the ability of kids, who are now growing up in a digital world, to figure out new ways to tell stories. They have the ability to build interpretive movies very simply and to lay sound tracks around the content. They condition or “sculpture” the context around the content. The serious interplay between context and content is key to what film—and rich media in general—are about.
Educational Uses of digital storytelling
"A story should be remember for its soul and not the bells and whistles." -Bernajean Porter
http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/index.cfm
http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/index.cfm
Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything: Digital Storytelling
Digital storytelling is one way for students and teachers to share their knowledge. This page includes links to support the use of digital storytelling for both teaching and learning.
http://www.schrockguide.net/digital-storytelling.html
http://www.schrockguide.net/digital-storytelling.html
Create free interactive timelines | HSTRY
Create free interactive timelines. HSTRY is a free digital learning tool which promotes collaboration and engagement in the classroom. And useful for more than just History project, could be useful for any type of project in any content area.
https://www.hstry.co
Relive historical events through our interactive content.A HSTRY bundle is a collection of eleven timelines and lesson plans which follow the Common Core State Standards. Geared towards Elementary and Middle School, our content is the perfect way to engage your students in their studies.
HSTRY Premium gives you unlimited access to all our bundles of timelines.
History Bundles: https://www.hstry.co/timelines/art-architecture-26087d25-bfcf-4f5d-b39e-90376bacd79a
And example: Ancient Egypt: https://www.hstry.co/timelines/art-architecture-26087d25-bfcf-4f5d-b39e-90376bacd79a
https://www.hstry.co
Relive historical events through our interactive content.A HSTRY bundle is a collection of eleven timelines and lesson plans which follow the Common Core State Standards. Geared towards Elementary and Middle School, our content is the perfect way to engage your students in their studies.
HSTRY Premium gives you unlimited access to all our bundles of timelines.
History Bundles: https://www.hstry.co/timelines/art-architecture-26087d25-bfcf-4f5d-b39e-90376bacd79a
And example: Ancient Egypt: https://www.hstry.co/timelines/art-architecture-26087d25-bfcf-4f5d-b39e-90376bacd79a
PowToon
Create animated videos and presentationsIt's free and it's awesome4educationMake education fun by bringing Awesomeness into the classroom. Create animated videos and presentations as easy as PowerPoint to help you inspire, engage and present with a WOW.
http://www.powtoon.com/
http://www.powtoon.com/
Plotagon - Animate yourself
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plotagon-storytelling-for/id883190178?mt=8
Have you ever wished your stories would turn into real animated videos? Plotagon is a playful new app making stories come to life, with you in the director’s seat. Create characters, put them in funny situations, and press play – it's that simple. |
Written by dkapuler on Nov 30, 2015 08:13 pm
http://cyber-kap.blogspot.com/2015/11/plotagon.html Plotagon is an excellent app for digital storytelling that reminds me of a cross between Xtranormal and Alice Storytelling. It's a super easy tool to use that lets students create a digital story by choosing a character and selecting and then typing their script. Plotagon does the rest. However, a user can also create their characters from scratch, add sound effects, and more. Best of all, is the educational portal that allows educators to manage/create student accounts as well as "house" their animations/stories in a safe controlled environment. Finally, educators are using Plotagon to help teach any subject and curriculum as well as for Project Based Learning and to "flip" their classroom. |
Thinglink
Use ThingLink to instantly add video and text to images. Create unforgettable greetings, interactive travel photos, and capture best moments. Share images to your friends on Twitter or Facebook — and communicate in new ways. ThingLink introduces a new, richer way to share the world through photos. Touch the Future of Images. Download the app now and start tagging.
FEATURES
√ FREE TO USE
√ Choose or take a picture with your phone’s camera
√ Add interactive tags on your image
- YouTube videos
- Videos from your phone’s camera
- Twitter handles
- Text
√ Share with friends on Facebook, Twitter and Email
√ Browse your own interactive image gallery
√ Join the ThingLink community at ThingLink.com
√ Take advantage of your own channel at ThingLink.com
Thinglink: https://www.thinglink.com/
Thinglink for Education: https://www.thinglink.com/edu
Transform Teaching & Learning with ThingLink EDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnUnQKASmiE&feature=youtu.be
Create Engaging Resources with ThingLink EDU + Google Docs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiKoWpxYk_8&feature=youtu.be
AppSmashing with ThingLink EDU, Padlet & Explain Everything
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNUGmounlj8&feature=youtu.be
4 Ways to Tell Digital Stories with ThingLink EDU
http://d97cooltools.blogspot.com/2015/11/4-ways-to-tell-digital-stories-with.html#.Vl8l0YTwBSI
Building the Ultimate Word Wall
http://d97cooltools.blogspot.com/2015/11/building-ultimate-word-wall.html#.Vl8miYTwBSI
73 Interesting Ways to Use Thinglink in the Classroom
27 Ways to use Thinglink in the Classroom
12 Ways to Embrace Thinglink in the New Year 2015
10 Innovative Ways to Use Thinglink in the Classroom
FEATURES
√ FREE TO USE
√ Choose or take a picture with your phone’s camera
√ Add interactive tags on your image
- YouTube videos
- Videos from your phone’s camera
- Twitter handles
- Text
√ Share with friends on Facebook, Twitter and Email
√ Browse your own interactive image gallery
√ Join the ThingLink community at ThingLink.com
√ Take advantage of your own channel at ThingLink.com
Thinglink: https://www.thinglink.com/
Thinglink for Education: https://www.thinglink.com/edu
Transform Teaching & Learning with ThingLink EDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnUnQKASmiE&feature=youtu.be
Create Engaging Resources with ThingLink EDU + Google Docs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiKoWpxYk_8&feature=youtu.be
AppSmashing with ThingLink EDU, Padlet & Explain Everything
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNUGmounlj8&feature=youtu.be
4 Ways to Tell Digital Stories with ThingLink EDU
http://d97cooltools.blogspot.com/2015/11/4-ways-to-tell-digital-stories-with.html#.Vl8l0YTwBSI
Building the Ultimate Word Wall
http://d97cooltools.blogspot.com/2015/11/building-ultimate-word-wall.html#.Vl8miYTwBSI
73 Interesting Ways to Use Thinglink in the Classroom
27 Ways to use Thinglink in the Classroom
12 Ways to Embrace Thinglink in the New Year 2015
10 Innovative Ways to Use Thinglink in the Classroom
ADOBE SLATE, FIRST FOR IPAD AND NOW YOUR CAN USE IT ON YOUR COMPUTER
Named App Store Editors’ Choice, Slate lets you turn your next newsletter, report, invitation or travel adventure into a gorgeous visual story that delights readers on any device. Simply tap to select a unique look — beautiful fonts, color and magazine-style design are automatically incorporated. Fluid movement and elegant motion are applied instantly. Share your Slate story link anywhere. Grab attention, increase awareness and inspire action. Stand out.
Website: https://standout.adobe.com/slate/
App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-slate-make-your-words/id968433730?mt=8
Tour of Slate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o14tnNsOA9Q
Slate Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY3iVeqxGTs&feature=youtu.be
Examples:
A Students Research Report: https://slate.adobe.com/a/78KQK/
A Review of Cats: https://slate.adobe.com/a/2J6kK/
iPad Monthly PD Newsletter: https://slate.adobe.com/a/R94Rx/
Adopt A Dog: https://slate.adobe.com/a/73Knv/
The Unpleasantness of TouchScreens: https://slate.adobe.com/a/20Kw9/
Website: https://standout.adobe.com/slate/
App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-slate-make-your-words/id968433730?mt=8
Tour of Slate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o14tnNsOA9Q
Slate Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY3iVeqxGTs&feature=youtu.be
Examples:
A Students Research Report: https://slate.adobe.com/a/78KQK/
A Review of Cats: https://slate.adobe.com/a/2J6kK/
iPad Monthly PD Newsletter: https://slate.adobe.com/a/R94Rx/
Adopt A Dog: https://slate.adobe.com/a/73Knv/
The Unpleasantness of TouchScreens: https://slate.adobe.com/a/20Kw9/
SMORE
Smore makes it easy to design beautiful and effective online flyers, newsletters, school reports, informational handouts and more. . Smore has over 1 Million users creating over 100,000 flyers and newsletters each month.
Website: https://www.smore.com
An Example: https://www.smore.com/j6ry-using-smore-in-your-classroom
Website: https://www.smore.com
An Example: https://www.smore.com/j6ry-using-smore-in-your-classroom
CANVA
Canva makes design simple for everyone. Create designs for Web or print: blog graphics, presentations, Facebook covers, flyers, posters, invitations and so ...
Website: https://www.canva.com
Tutorials: https://designschool.canva.com/tutorials/
Teaching Materials & Lesson Plans: https://designschool.canva.com/teaching-materials/
Quick Guide to Canva in the Classroom
Website: https://www.canva.com
Tutorials: https://designschool.canva.com/tutorials/
Teaching Materials & Lesson Plans: https://designschool.canva.com/teaching-materials/
Quick Guide to Canva in the Classroom
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