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Wednesday Web Tool: Write Interactive Stories with inklewriter!

Anonymous Wednesday web tool, writing 8:45 AM

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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This week we are featuring a web tool that allows teachers and students to write their own interactive stories. inklewriter has a easy to use drag and drop editor to help authors create choose your own adventure style stories with just a few clicks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To get started, go to: <a href="http://www.inklestudios.com/inklewriter/">http://www.inklestudios.com/inklewriter/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can click on "Start Writing" or "Read Example" to dive in. I recommend reading the example story to introduce this style of writing to your students.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At the bottom of the page you can view a library of stories already created:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When you click on "Start Writing" you will be taken to a tutorial story that explains how to use <a href="http://www.inklestudios.com/inklewriter/">inklewriter</a> as well as some basics of writing interactive stories. To save your work, you will need to create a free account using your email and creating a password. At this time, inklewriter is ad free so no need to worry about distractions when students are writing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here is a look at the tutorial story:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can insert images into your story as well as text. The toolbar on the left side of the screen will automatically create the structure of your story as you add content.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once you have completed your story, you can share the link to your story for anyone to view. This is a great way to share on Google Classroom or via social media to gain an authentic audience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LkvLMiGj7w">Here is an overview video of inklewriter</a> for more information!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I could see <a href="http://www.inklestudios.com/inklewriter/">inklewriter</a> being a wonderful idea for students to create cumulative stories about topics you have studied this year/semester- imagine test review based on content stories!</span></div>

Wednesday Web Tool: Write Interactive Stories with inklewriter!

This week we are featuring a web tool that allows teachers and students to write their own interactive stories. inklewriter has a easy ...

Wednesday Web 2.0 tool - Write Comics

amystanley comics, Web 2.0, Wednesday web tool, writing 9:00 AM

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This week's web tool is Write Comics.com a simple, friendly comic tool that allows you to make comic panels to compose your own comic strips.</div>
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This tool requires no sign in and allows you to save each image for use in other presentations.</div>
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Step 1: Select your characters, background and speech bubble </div>
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Step 2: Your panel will populate with your selections and you can add the text to each bubble</div>
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Step 3: Add another scene as needed, then download your images as needed using Right click -> Save As</div>
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Check out <a href="http://whatchareading.com/7-reasons-to-use-comics-in-the-classroom/#.V_LCZlsrKUk">this article</a> about the value of comics in education.</div>
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Wednesday Web 2.0 tool - Write Comics

This week's web tool is Write Comics.com a simple, friendly comic tool that allows you to make comic panels to compose your own comic...

Wednesday Web Tool: StoryBird Studio

Brandy Whitley collaborative, common core, English Language Arts, stories, Wednesday web tool, writing 5:00 PM

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Wednesday Web Tool: Digital Trading Card Creator from Read, Write, Think

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This week we are exploring a great resource that allows students to quickly and creatively create sets of digital trading cards. Digital trading cards are a great project idea for a topic in any subject area. It allows students to build writing and research skills in a fun and interesting way.</div>
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To get started, go to: <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/trading-card-creator-30056.html">http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/trading-card-creator-30056.html</a></div>
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This trading card creator is available as a web based site and as an app for iOS and Android. On the main page you will see an overview of the creator tool along with a lesson bank of Common Core aligned lessons that use the trading card creator. Click on the orange button to get started.</div>
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The trading card creator will open in a new window, enter your name to begin.</div>
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You can then choose what type of card set you would like to make or you can create your own.</div>
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Depending on the card set you choose, your cards will be generated with different areas. The process is very clear and guides the students through several areas with each card.</div>
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Once the card has all the information, students can add a picture and then click finish editing.</div>
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Students can create up to eight cards in a set. They can print the cards or save the cards as a PDF that be used later or displayed digitally.</div>
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Wednesday Web Tool: Write Interactive Stories with inklewriter!

This week we are featuring a web tool that allows teachers and students to write their own interactive stories. inklewriter has a easy to use drag and drop editor to help authors create choose your own adventure style stories with just a few clicks.

To get started, go to: http://www.inklestudios.com/inklewriter/

You can click on "Start Writing" or "Read Example" to dive in. I recommend reading the example story to introduce this style of writing to your students.

At the bottom of the page you can view a library of stories already created:

When you click on "Start Writing" you will be taken to a tutorial story that explains how to use inklewriter as well as some basics of writing interactive stories. To save your work, you will need to create a free account using your email and creating a password. At this time, inklewriter is ad free so no need to worry about distractions when students are writing.

Here is a look at the tutorial story:

You can insert images into your story as well as text. The toolbar on the left side of the screen will automatically create the structure of your story as you add content.

Once you have completed your story, you can share the link to your story for anyone to view. This is a great way to share on Google Classroom or via social media to gain an authentic audience.

Here is an overview video of inklewriter for more information!

I could see inklewriter being a wonderful idea for students to create cumulative stories about topics you have studied this year/semester- imagine test review based on content stories!

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Wednesday Web 2.0 tool - Write Comics

This week's web tool is Write Comics.com a simple, friendly comic tool that allows you to make comic panels to compose your own comic strips.

This tool requires no sign in and allows you to save each image for use in other presentations.

Step 1: Select your characters, background and speech bubble

Step 2: Your panel will populate with your selections and you can add the text to each bubble

Step 3: Add another scene as needed, then download your images as needed using Right click -> Save As

Check out this article about the value of comics in education.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Wednesday Web Tool: StoryBird Studio

Create, Discover and Learn through visual storytelling with Storybird Studio. This website is “a platform for writers, readers, and artists of all ages.” Use the free educational setting with any device to align the Common Core to your students’ creative sides. Teachers can make assignments and lessons or allow the students to let their creativity flow using one of 3 different formats: picture books, long form stories or poetry. Use an education account, Storybird Studio auto-generates students accounts without the need of email addresses, where the teacher can create assignments and provide feedback to their students through the dashboard.

To get started, first create a teacher account at storybird.com/educators. After creating your account and setting up your class information, you will see your dashboard or Studio.

Here is where you can add students, create assignments and view your class library. Add students by creating a roster or have the students join by using the class access code.

Add Assignments quickly with little or a lot of detail.

Write your own stories to share with your class by clicking on “Write” at the top of the screen. Find the image set you wish to use in the story, and click “Use this art”, select the story format, and use the editor to drag and drop desired images and type the story text on the pages.

Save pages as you create by clicking on the save button at the bottom of the screen, and use the menu button to save and close, Publish, or add a collaborator.

Read shared stories by clicking on “Read” at the top of the screen. Select content by popularity, categories, format, age, or search by tags. Follow authors, artists, and add content to your Bookshelf to build up your “library”.

Questions or comments?

Email me at brandywhitley@johnston.k12.nc.us

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Wednesday Web Tool: Digital Trading Card Creator from Read, Write, Think

This week we are exploring a great resource that allows students to quickly and creatively create sets of digital trading cards. Digital trading cards are a great project idea for a topic in any subject area. It allows students to build writing and research skills in a fun and interesting way.

To get started, go to: http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/trading-card-creator-30056.html

This trading card creator is available as a web based site and as an app for iOS and Android. On the main page you will see an overview of the creator tool along with a lesson bank of Common Core aligned lessons that use the trading card creator. Click on the orange button to get started.

The trading card creator will open in a new window, enter your name to begin.

You can then choose what type of card set you would like to make or you can create your own.

Depending on the card set you choose, your cards will be generated with different areas. The process is very clear and guides the students through several areas with each card.

Once the card has all the information, students can add a picture and then click finish editing.

Students can create up to eight cards in a set. They can print the cards or save the cards as a PDF that be used later or displayed digitally.

I hope you explore Trading Card Creator with your students as a fun way to get them to research and write about important topics.

Questions? Comments?

Email me at: pamelabatchelor@johnston.k12.nc.us

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