Storybird is an online tool that allows users to collaboratively create stories by selecting artwork and writing text to accompany the images. Users can choose from various themes that include pre-selected art and then write their story inspired by the pictures. Stories can be shared publicly or privately. The document discusses how Storybird can be used in educational settings to promote literacy and language development. It provides ideas for classroom assignments using Storybird and tips for using the tool with students.

1. Shared by:Lisa Michelle Dabbs, M.Ed. For #innovatED in Memphis Educational Consultant in California Twitter @teachingwthsoul Creative Collaborative storytelling with StoryBird

2. Wife, Mom, Educator, Administrator, Consultant… About me

3. Literacy is a Passion!

4. Why read and create books on-line? Saves Trees! Creative Fun! Engaging Utilize Web 2.0 tools Standards support

5. Storybird is a Web 2.0 tool that allows for individual and collaborative storytelling. StoryBird

6. StoryBird Two or more can create a Storybird in a round robin fashion by selecting an artist, typing in their own text and inserting pictures.

7. StoryBird You have the option of sharing your Storybird: privately or publicly on the network.

8. The final product can be printed, viewed on screen, used in lessons or shared through a worldwide library. StoryBird

9. StoryBird Storybird reverses the process of visual storytelling. Start with the image and "unlock" the story inside. Choose an artist or theme, get inspired, start writing!

10. Storybird.com Browse the themes or art on Storybird

11. Start writing your story based on art from the chosen theme. Add more pictures, pages, and text as you go Storybird.com

12. Storybird: Making, Reading and Sharing a Storybird is free! Invite others to collaborate Share with family, friends, students Read others stories and create a reading list Create a class account!

13. My first Storybird~ The power of sharing emotion

14. Storybird can connect you to a friend, classmate, or someone from another country Reading is essential for success Unique way to read and write Collaborative work strengthens relationships Students contextualize and imagine the world through art and their narrative Why does StoryBird matter in teaching and learning?

15. Promotes literacy, imagination and self confidence Promotes English language development Students can play with words and pictures Students become comfortable with the act of creation: turning imaginative art into their own story. Why does StoryBird matter in teaching and learning?

16. Classes : Teacher sets up No email addresses required Reset passwords when needed Accessible from any computer Safety and no chat feature Manage from one simple dashboard Allows for collaborative Storybirds Review before publishing Create classroom assignments Beautiful Classroom Library to share with parents!

17. Ideas for use in the classroom: Buddy Writing Poetry Illustrate lyrics to a song Write a new/different ending to a story Write about a family tradition Emotional support tool Create a library of stories to share with parents/school community as an end of the year activity

18. Tips and tricks: Play with it before you share it with students Preview stories you want students to read Gather a classroom library or collection to have kids preview Issues/Downfalls : Can’t manipulate font size, type,color Must use the provided art in theme No substitution of art between themes Students may take awhile to pick their theme! You have to invite people one at a time

19. You have the option of joining the Storybird ning group. Share and collaborate with other educators. StoryBird Ning http://storybird.ning.com/

20. Contact me anytime! Lisa Michelle Dabbs,M.Ed. [email_address] http://teachingwithsoul.com Skype: lisa.m.dabbs [email_address] Thank You!