DiSpina_Warstler_Storybird

Welcome to Chrissy DiSpina and Jessica Warstler's Technology Presentation on Storybird!


The topic we chose for our presentation is the use of Storybird.

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 * Here are some articles that support the use of this technology and other resources:**

@http://halogentv.com/articles/build-your-story-on-storybird/ @http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/06/storybird-aims-to-attack-the-last-bastion-of-the-printed-word-the-kids-bookshelf/ @http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/site-reviews/storybirds.shtml @http://www.thethinkingstick.com/evaluating-technology-use-in-the-classroom/http://www.nassp.org/portals/0/content/48156.pdf @http://fie-conference.org/fie2006/papers/1696.pdf @http://makelearningcontagious.blogspot.com/2011/11/storybird-is-success.html @http://missyarzabek.com/2011/03/storybird-success/ @http://eaton85.weebly.com/storybirds.html @http://teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com/2010/12/day-2-storybird-for-struggling-writers.html


 * Content uses of this technology: **

Storybird is a great tool, because it can be used in so many diverse situations. It can be used by all ages including kids, tweens, teens, and adults. It was not created just to target one group. Storybird is a great tool for any relevant content area. Parents can use it as a tool to improve children’s reading and writing skills. Teachers can use this technology in any classroom with any subject including math, science, history, etc. and integrate it into their lessons. Storybird is probably best suited for English classes, however it is a great tool for any subject.


 * Pedagogical Considerations for this technology:**

Storybird not only improves students’ technology skills, but it can also improve creativity, reading and writing, presentation, and team building skills when used in pairs. This is a great tool for students to use solo or in pairs when they can collaborate on a story together. Teachers and students do not have to worry about privacy when using this technology tool in the classroom. All classrooms on Storybird are private, so this should not be a concern for teachers, students or parents. One last thing for teachers to keep in mind that this tool is a great way for students to critique each other and give each other feedback by using the commenting tool on all stories.


 * Where to purchase or acquire:**

Storybird is available at http://www.storybird.com