Tikatok


 * http://www.tikatok.com/

Resources and links
How to use TikaTok: http://youtu.be/x11VZMpzs0k

Strengths:

 * Vibrant, colorful website
 * Award winning website
 * Easy to use
 * Allows children to create, illustrate, and publish their own unique stories!
 * You can also create a story from "story sparks" topics listed
 * Students can create keepsakes for their families.
 * You can add children's pictures and illustrations to the story.

Weaknesses:

 * Educators must have access code from Pearson (which they must purchase)
 * Parents must also purchase access or receive access from gift cards purchased by others.
 * Parents must purchase books their children created at school.

Opportunities:

 * == Digital storytelling aids in teaching story structure and comprehension. ==

Cannot access from home if created at school because parents do not have teacher's access codes.
Ideas: Students could create class stories (or individual ones) after completing projects/units on topics in order to share their understanding with others.