Kerpoof is an online educational site for kids to safely explore creativity using technology. It allows kids to make drawings, movies, and stories. The site was developed in Boulder, Colorado and is available in 7 languages. Teachers are encouraged to explore the site and set up class accounts so students can work collaboratively on projects. Students are given 10 minutes to explore tools on Kerpoof and complete a wiki page before sharing their work.

1. Where kids can safely dabble in techno-creativity.

2. What is Kerpoof? Free Add free Self contained, safe environment Available in 7 languages Goal: To be top destination site for kids Dynamic- Kerpoof is different for every user. Collaborative An edutainment site for kids Developed by Jim Pollock and Krista Marks in Boulder, Colorado Released on September 19, 2007 Editor’s Choice- Children’s Technology Review.

3. Who’s using Kerpoof?

4. Before using with students… Explore! Explore! Explore! Check out the Kerpoof teacher section that is packed with lessons and resources Set up your own account Create a class group by contacting Kerpoof Determine student usernames and passwords so that you can manage the information incase students forget

5. Practice Time! Jason and Jenny Create a Drawing Kristen and Desiree Make a Movie Amy and Laura Create a Story

6. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 10 minutes

7. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 9 minutes

8. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 8 minutes

9. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 7 minutes

10. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 6 minutes

11. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 5 minutes

12. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 4 minutes

13. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 3 minutes

14. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 2 minutes

15. Practice Time! You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your tool. Time Left: 1 minutes

16. Gallery Walk Have Fun! You have two minutes to take a gallery walk to see what other things can be created using Kerpoof. Pick one computer and leave your “poof” for them telling something you liked about their project.