Storybird is a website that allows users to write creative stories inspired by artwork uploaded by other users. Writers choose an image and build a story around it that can then be shared. Artists upload images for writers to use, readers discover and enjoy the stories, and the process encourages collaboration, creativity, and literacy. The site provides a safe, simple way for students to engage with technology and each other through writing.

2. What is Storybird?
 Fun, collaborative, storytelling website.
 Reverses the process by starting with
images and “unlocking” the story within.
Explore artists, get inspired, and write.
 Short, art-inspired stories you can share,
read and print.

3. What is Storybird?
 Storybird is a web tool that supports
working collaboratively and encourages
creativity.
 Users choose from art images hosted on
to build a story that can then be shared.

4. How Does it Work?
Artists
upload
artwork
Writers
use
artwork as
inspiration
Readers
discover
and enjoy
books

5. The 21st
Century
Classroom
Why it works…
 Simple
 Uncluttered
 Self-guided
 Social/Shareable
 Global Possibilities
 Safe

9. Let’s Look at Storyboard…
https://storybird.com/classes/gordon-college-2/kathleens-class/

10. Strengths..
 Gorgeous illustrations
 Springboard to enhance writing
 Ability to
Create individual stories
Work in small groups
Work as a class in a round robin fashion

11. Strengths..
 Safe place for kids to utilize technology
Easy
Collaborative
 Promotes imagination, literacy, and
confidence

12. Limitations…
 Images cannot be edited or altered
Cannot upload images
Limited to category or artist selected
Number of images overwhelming in some
categories but limited in others
Art sometimes restricts creativity of the story

13. Uses in the 3rd Grade
Classroom…
 Employ standards for science and social
studies
Assign themes to write about
 Employ math standards or topics
Write about solving a math problem
Use pictures to write number story/word
problem

14. Resources
 https://storybird.com
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30-o4dw8mPU
YouTube Video: Storyboard Introduction for Educators Part 1
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2ObQygSDqE
YouTube Video: Storyboard Introduction for Educators Part 2