Storyjumper

=Storyjumper is a digital storybook for the elementary classroom. = = = =Resources/Links =

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=Strengths = =Weaknesses = =Opportunities =
 * =====can create a class roster =====
 * =====set up multiple classes =====
 * students are given a "screen name" and only initials are used
 * creates a letter to go home to parents with web address, students screen name and password and how todirection how to access book. (Saves teachers time!)
 * =====password protected =====
 * can established a predetermined time limit; so if working in a computer lab, other classes that come in after you cannot edit or delete the books that were being created
 * =====students can access from home =====
 * once a book is created, students have the choice to share it or not. Levels of sharing are: only me, friends and family, public.
 * breadcrumbs are easy to navigate at the top
 * =====can create a book from scratch =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">can add to an existing book =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">can delete or add pages to create a desired length of book =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">can import photos =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">predetermined scenes, props that students can choose from =====
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">can view other books that people have made- this seems safe enough- nothing controversial or inappropriate that I could see.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">can search for other premade books by topic
 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">FREE for educators/schools =====
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">book can be emailed to share
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">paper copy of book can be printed
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">books can be bought, hard covered for $24.95
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">for teachers there is a "Classroom Edition Quick Guide" with resources and links for facilitating students through this
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">provides a printable story board for preplanning stories within the Guide
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">gives ideas for students to help them along in the story creation process- suggests problems, solutions, character traits, etc, etc
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">to order a book it must be 16 pages
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">cost of the book is a bit high- $24.95
 * only print media- no way to add voice or audio clips
 * graphics are a bit on the primary side, but I do think intermediate students would LOVE this because it is very simple to use
 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">an excellent way to teach creative writing =====
 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">could be used for students at the conclusion of a unit as a formative assessment =====
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">great way to share with families what students are doing in the classroom
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">could promote fluency as students read, and reread their work and the work of others
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">group collaboration- work on a story together!

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 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">students may spend an exorbitant amount of time "playing" around with the different features (i.e. props and scenes) =====
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">??? It seems like a really great, safe tool!
 * =====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">excellent way to make "Social Stories" for ASD children- quick and easy. In fact, high functioning students with Autism may love to create their own social story. =====
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">use as formative assessment
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">use for behavior modification (reward to go on computer and create story)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">use to promote writing and reading skills
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">small group work