A short presentation that I used as an example of tools for digital storytelling for a teacher workshop.

1. Digital
Storytelling
Presented by
Jill Schock

2. Why Digital Storytelling
• Instant results
• Students can work on any device
• Students can share electronically or printed
• Audio is often available
• Reluctant writers love the digital aspect

3. Storybird
• Web based, easy access able to use on iPad as well
• Art work is already there and inspires the story (picture
and writing)
• Printed versions vary in price
• Teacher plans are inexpensive with unlimited
downloads
• Teacher can monitor activity and even grade pieces
(premium only)
Image taken from www.storybird.com

4. Little Bird Tales
• Web based
• Teacher sets up and there is a classroom code
• Children can upload their own photos
• Drawing program included so students’
artwork can be used
• Voice-overs can be included
• PDF version available to print or read off-line
Image taken from www.littlebirdtales.com

5. Haiku Deck
and Slide Share
• Web based
• Can import pictures
• Text is added
• Share electronically
• Office files can be uploaded to Slide Share for
online presentation.
Images taken from www.haikudeck.com and www.slideshare.net

6. Storyjumper
• Can create a class so your students can work
on their own stories
• Add your own pictures, props, and scenes
• Text boxes are different sizes and shapes that
can be formatted
• Books can be saved on the site, shared via the
internet, or printed
• Web based
Image taken from http://www.storyjumper.com/

7. Book Creator
• Printable
• Sharable
• Open in Nook, Evernote, Google Drive, iBooks,
Dropbox
• Available for both iPad and Android
Image taken from itunes