I love love love writing so I loved loved loved playing with Storybird this week! I have been looking for different creative ways to expand Technology with my students and this has incredible potential.
As much as I loved playing around with pictures and text, I did find it challenging to have to stay within the parameters of one artist and the predesigned format of a book. So with students, I would definitely start by creating a class story. I think it would be too overwhelming for primary kids to do on their own. But (like everything), I can see some kids loving this and doing it on their own at home with a parent. I think it even has potential for use with older struggling readers. The ideas are endless! And here we go........
I love your story! The artwork is striking, and your words match it beautifully. I like the idea of introducing this to students but also sharing it with parents. Erik, one of the SS teachers, wants to include it as a resource for Parent Information Night. What grade level do you think you'd use it for in technology class? I'm trying to figure that out for my students too. :)
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