StoryJumper

At first, I selected the Web 2.0 tool called Mappy Friends, but that application is being transferred to another site name. I thought this would be a great way for students to share places they have been with classmates. Students can write reviews on place the class has been together or places they have been with their family. This will let classmates get to know each other and where they go on their free time. This can also open up the student's eyes to places they have never been before or have never even heard of.

My second choice was the Web 2.0 tool called Story Jumper. This application let's students create an online book, which could be purchased for money. This will let student's be creative with their writing and see their story come alive. This application gives templates that you can use or you can create your own. This application can definitely work in an inclusive setting. Students of any age and ability can create a story. The story can have multiple sentences on each page or consist of one word. This also lets students use personal pictures or search for pictures within the site or on the internet. This project can be ongoing and parents will get an opportunity to purchase and actual book. Students can also share their online book with the class by using the smart board. This is a great application that goes along with the video "Do You Know." This is a perfect example of how print is being left behind and technology is increasing. Students can read other students story online digitally and as a class, rather then in their hands and individually. With putting the story on the smart board, the students in the classroom can see the images and text as the author reads. Students will not have to glance at the photos as the teacher would normally show them when sitting on the rug. Using this application, students will work on their writing skills, their creative ability, their speaking skills, and their knowledge of technology.

Here is a link to my story, I used the templates as the base of my story to see how easy and accessible the website was.

http://www.storyjumper.com/book/index/5956642/beanz148# 

Here is the website if you would like to create your own free account!
http://www.storyjumper.com/