Learning Tools for Students

Video Creation

Xtranormal is an interactive website that allows its users to create talking animations for  Use it to type up talking instructions to your class or have your students create videos that cover your specific content area. www.xtranormal.com

Your students also might like Go Animate as well!  Go Animate

Kerpoof Studio!  Awesome site by Disney that is free to set up accounts for your students.  Create artwork, books, and graphics to display what students have learned in your course.

Global Connections

ePals  Connect with classrooms from all over the world to collaborate on common  projects.

Global Virtual Classroom  Find ideas and lessons that power, enable, and connect students from all over the globe.

Literacy

Literacy Leader  Research, resources, and ideas on how to create projects that promote reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking.

Book Writing Software

Papyrus A simple way to create eBooks.

Storybird Make, read, and share visual stories.

iBooks Author Create multi-gesture books on your Mac with this free app.  Download your book and read it in iBooks on your iPad.  Below is a quick start guide and a PowerPoint to help you get started!!

           iBooks Author 2012 ppt    iBooksAuthorQuickstart

LitLift Free online novel writing software.

LittleWriteBrain Online storybook creation for kids.

Zooburst Digital storytelling that helps you create pop up books.

ReadWriteThink Stapleless eight page book that can be printed.

Concept Mapping Sites

ExploraTree  Create concept maps using the free web tool!

Word Cloud  Tagxedo – Word Clouds with Style

Wordle – Beautiful Word Clouds  written instructions for Wordle http://www.smsd.org/custom/StaffDev/Wordle%20QRG.pdf