After exploring several tools on the list at Go2Web2.0 site, I found a really cool site called StoryJumper. At this site, anyone especially children can create their own book. This site was very user friendly, and I am planning on letting my own children experiment with it soon. There was a tutorial that walked you through creating a book and I found it simple and informative.
I really liked the fact that this Web2.0 tool could be used for numerous parts of teaching children. First, it would improve the students technology skills at almost any grade level. The steps used in this tool such as scenes, photos, props, and text, would get students in the habit of navigating through on a website. Another great aspect of Storyjumper is that it will also allow students to work on their writing skills. Students can read books created by other student authors, and this would aid in their reading skills. This could be used in a classroom or in a library setting for sure. Most of all, it could help unlock a student's imagination which to me is vitally important. Last but not least, students can have their own creation published and parents can even purchase them. I am sold on this Web2.0 tool and will keep it in mind as a future educator!
Unlock your imagination at http://www.storyjumper.com/
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