Perhaps one of these tools is right for your children and students. Have them recount a historical event in their own words and pictures. Watch them creatively describe a fictional meal with someone they admire. Or ask them to incorporate a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) subject into a story.
Create digital stories with text, drawings, and photos on the iPhone, then share them with teachers, parents, and friends. Includes four public domain children’s books that you can rewrite and rearrange into your own story.
Free iPhone app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storykit/id329374595?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
“I really like how Kidblog allows students to have a blog to share their personal thoughts… all while under the control and security of their teachers.” - Georgina Chong-You, Teacher/Instructor at School/Home
Website: http://kidblog.org/
“You can easily create your own character or use any of the custom-made characters available on Toontastic. Once you have created your own animation, you can also upload it on ToonTube, and share it with your peers.” - Monika Arora, Online English and Biology Teacher
Free iPad app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toontastic/id404693282?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
Paid iPad app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toontastic-all-access/id563403725?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
“A innovative/fun site for students to engage their writing skills by educational competitive writing.” - David Kapuler, Ed Tech Specialist
Website: http://www.boomwriter.com/
“I have [asked] students to show a sequence of events in a literature study and to construct a short historical recount. Students really enjoy using this app.” - Rich Prowse, Primary Teacher/Coordinator
Paid iPad app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/comicbook!/id436114747?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
Paid iPhone app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/comicbook!/id436114747?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
Free Android Phone app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threedtopo.comicbook.android
“Simple and best tool for creating digital podcasts. Uploads directly to Youtube, which allows students to embed on their blogs.” - Billie Napoleon
Paid iPad app: http://itunes.apple.com/app/sonicpics/id345295488?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
Paid iPhone app: http://itunes.apple.com/app/sonicpics/id345295488?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
Website: http://www.sonicpics.com