Promoting Creative Writing Using Web 2.0 Tools
The Storybird Ning is a place for teachers to get together and share ideas and information on using Storybird.com effectively in the class.
How-To Guides
Quick Glance Guide
Download the Quick Glance Guide to Storybird.com. It will introduce you to all the important features and get you going on the road to using Storybird with your students.
StorybirdQG.pdf
Teacher Account Preview
A nice introduction to the new features coming for teachers!
Storybird-Class-Directions.pdf
Download the Quick Glance Guide to Storybird.com. It will introduce you to all the important features and get you going on the road to using Storybird with your students.
StorybirdQG.pdf
Teacher Account Preview
A nice introduction to the new features coming for teachers!
Storybird-Class-Directions.pdf
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Cynthia Crannell posted a discussionThe Readers and Writers Workshop Model and Storybird
I am holding an Elementary teacher tech training on how to use Storybird. Naturally, I am sure teachers will want to know not just how to use the tech side of Storybird, but also on how to integrate it in the classroom with students in order to support their writing. In our school, we use the readers and writers workshop model. Does anyone have any ideas for me who also uses the writers workshop model in their? How can I make this training useful and go beyond the tech side of things in…See More
Cynthia Crannell posted a status"Trying to develop a PD day for teachers on ways they can use Storybird during their R &W workshop."
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Summertime . . . and the blogging is lazy (Sung to the Porgy and Bess Tune).
Well, as you know, there hasn't been too much happening here. It's summertime and we have been on holidays, cleaning or working on various areas of the property that have been neglected during the school year etc, etc. However, I just wanted to let you know that the Ning continues and there have been a few things… Continue
Posted by Ian Hancock on August 3, 2010 at 4:08pm
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Hi everyone!
Well, at this point, we are at 21 members which is amazing. We can always use more though! So, if you know anyone that is interested in writing, teaching and Storybirds, let them know about us and get them to join in!
Speaking of joining in, Nings and other Social Media are driven by the members. Great conversations occur and spur new perspectives and… Continue
Posted by Ian Hancock on June 19, 2010 at 3:00pm
Need Some Help With Using Storybird?
Needless to say, if you have managed to make it here, then you must at least know about Storybird or heard about it from somewhere. However, maybe you don't know what it's about or how to use it, let alone how it can be integrated into your classroom writing program.
Storybird Ning to the rescue!! We have some resources here that can help familiarize yourself with Storybird.
First of all, Storybird has published it's own video tour highlighting some of the fantastic features… Continue
Storybird Ning to the rescue!! We have some resources here that can help familiarize yourself with Storybird.
First of all, Storybird has published it's own video tour highlighting some of the fantastic features… Continue
Posted by Ian Hancock on May 29, 2010 at 8:00pm
Welcome to the Storybird Ning!
Welcome to the very first Storybird Ning! It is wonderful to see you!
What is this all about?
Let me start off by explaining Storybirds a little. Storybirds are collaborative stories created using professionally designed artwork. Storybirds are easy to create and lots of fun to do on your own or with a friend. Once you have created your Storybird, you can share them with the world on the Storybird website, on your blog or…
Continue Let me start off by explaining Storybirds a little. Storybirds are collaborative stories created using professionally designed artwork. Storybirds are easy to create and lots of fun to do on your own or with a friend. Once you have created your Storybird, you can share them with the world on the Storybird website, on your blog or…
Posted by Ian Hancock on May 11, 2010 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments
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The Readers and Writers Workshop Model and Storybird
I am holding an Elementary teacher tech training on how to use Storybird. Naturally, I am sure teachers will want to know not just how to use the tech side of Storybird, but also on how to integrate…Continue
Tags: integration, training
Started by Cynthia Crannell in Sample Title Jan 28.
New Storybird Teacher Landing page!
Well! It's now official! Storybird rolled out their new Storybird For Classrooms landing page! Check it out here at: http://storybird.com/teachers/It…Continue
Started by Ian Hancock in Sample Title Aug 5, 2010.
Digitizing the Writing Workshop
Miguel Guhlin has two great posts up on his blog on using digital tools to facilitate writing online through a writing workshop model. The first post has 5 Steps to Digitizing the Writing Workshop.…Continue
Tags: techintegration, writersworkshop, writing
Started by Ian Hancock in Uncategorized Aug 3, 2010.
The Art of Writing: A New Writing and Literacy Site
Another New Site!Literacyhead.comThis is a really cool site linking art to literacy. The site has a number of different areas that would be very useful to teaching writing in the class especially for…Continue
Tags: storywriting, languagearts, art, writing
Started by Ian Hancock in Uncategorized Aug 3, 2010.
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