A very small list of various technology resources!
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Free Downloadable Websites for Creating!
www.storybird.com
Taken right from the wbsite description: Storybird is a service that uses collaborative storytelling to connect kids and families. Two (or more) people create a Storybird in a round robin fashion by writing their own text and inserting pictures. They then have the option of sharing their Storybird privately or publicly on the network. The final product can be printed, watched on screen, played with like a toy, or shared through a worldwide library.
Storybird is also a simple publishing platform for writers and artists that allows them to experiment, publish their stories, and connect with their fans.
www.goanimate.com
This site is used for making videos and skits. You can build your own from scratch, or use their skit templates to add your own running commentary (ie: presidential debates). This site would be most appropriate for the secondary level student.
www.fluxtime.com
This site would be great for any age level. You can create animation, upload it to your webspace, e-mail it, work cooperatively with others, etc. The graphics are colorful and child like (unlike goanimate.com), which helps gear it toward a younger learner.
www.animasher.com
This site has 3 simple steps for creating an animated video. Using clip art, motions, and sounds, students can create their own little video. It is not a fancy site, and create basic-looking “scrapbook style” videos. It might be a good place to start for the inexperienced animator!
www.tuxpaint.org
Taken directly from the website: Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6). It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program. Kids are presented with a blank canvas and a variety of drawing tools to help them be creative.
http://www.kidscom.com/create/write/write.html
Using this site, children can create a story using their best imaginative juices! They can share online, and possibly even have their story published on the website. I appreciate that this site promotes playing smart and staying safe online.
www.art.com
Art Pad on art.com is a great tool for creating canvas-like art. It is similar to MS Paint. I could see myself using this in the preschool classroom. I like that it has both a print and E-mail option. Students could print their art to take home, for me to store in their portfolios, or we could e-mail it right to their parents! When parents check their email in the evening, it might be a nice little surprise from their little one!
http://www.girlsense.com/kiddonet/comicsPlatform2/fireworks.html
As a mom of a third grader who loves to draw comic strips, I am fairly certain he would be entertained by this site as well. Kids (or adults!) can drag/drop faces into pre-made comic strips and enter text as they wish. This would be simple for ages 9 and up! Also, don’t be fooled by the title of the URL. It’s not just for girls!
www.storybird.com
Taken right from the wbsite description: Storybird is a service that uses collaborative storytelling to connect kids and families. Two (or more) people create a Storybird in a round robin fashion by writing their own text and inserting pictures. They then have the option of sharing their Storybird privately or publicly on the network. The final product can be printed, watched on screen, played with like a toy, or shared through a worldwide library.
Storybird is also a simple publishing platform for writers and artists that allows them to experiment, publish their stories, and connect with their fans.
www.goanimate.com
This site is used for making videos and skits. You can build your own from scratch, or use their skit templates to add your own running commentary (ie: presidential debates). This site would be most appropriate for the secondary level student.
www.fluxtime.com
This site would be great for any age level. You can create animation, upload it to your webspace, e-mail it, work cooperatively with others, etc. The graphics are colorful and child like (unlike goanimate.com), which helps gear it toward a younger learner.
www.animasher.com
This site has 3 simple steps for creating an animated video. Using clip art, motions, and sounds, students can create their own little video. It is not a fancy site, and create basic-looking “scrapbook style” videos. It might be a good place to start for the inexperienced animator!
www.tuxpaint.org
Taken directly from the website: Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6). It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program. Kids are presented with a blank canvas and a variety of drawing tools to help them be creative.
http://www.kidscom.com/create/write/write.html
Using this site, children can create a story using their best imaginative juices! They can share online, and possibly even have their story published on the website. I appreciate that this site promotes playing smart and staying safe online.
www.art.com
Art Pad on art.com is a great tool for creating canvas-like art. It is similar to MS Paint. I could see myself using this in the preschool classroom. I like that it has both a print and E-mail option. Students could print their art to take home, for me to store in their portfolios, or we could e-mail it right to their parents! When parents check their email in the evening, it might be a nice little surprise from their little one!
http://www.girlsense.com/kiddonet/comicsPlatform2/fireworks.html
As a mom of a third grader who loves to draw comic strips, I am fairly certain he would be entertained by this site as well. Kids (or adults!) can drag/drop faces into pre-made comic strips and enter text as they wish. This would be simple for ages 9 and up! Also, don’t be fooled by the title of the URL. It’s not just for girls!