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Storybird introduction

February 26, 2011 in Storybird by Mr Portman

The following is taken from the Storybird website:

‘Storybird: A new literacy tool for a new generation

Storybirds are short, art-inspired stories that are curiously fun to make, share, and read. Teachers love them because they inspire their most reluctant writers and readers and reward their most adventurous. Kids adore them because they feel empowered by the tools and supported by the social feedback. Sign up today for a free Class account!

Check out the examples and tutorials below:

 


 
Several great MFL examples can be found here on Fiona Joyce’s website dedicated to Storybird. Fiona helped me to embed the one below and she is very supportive in providing help on using Storybird. @wizenedcrone on Twitter

Qu'est-ce que je pourrais faire ? by wizenedcrone on Storybird

 

The following example shows how it could be used for supporting vulnerable students who are experiencing problems surrounding bullying or making friends.
The Sophia Story by md625 on Storybird

 
Students of much lower ability could also use it for engagement purposes:
You Are What You Eat! by s19046 on Storybird

 
The following was sent to me by Jose Picardo. Its taken from this website which shows some outstanding Storybirds from his Y10 Spanish class. @JosePicardo on Twitter


 

Further tutorials and examples can be found here

An article on Storybird by Peter Richardson can be found here @primarypete_ on Twitter
Further excellent examples on how Jane Hewitt has used it at her school(PLTS) can be found here @janeh271 on Twitter
Additional tutorials found here and here (Thanks to Fiona Joyce again!)