Story Jumper... What a FANTASTIC program!
This program is great way to get emerging writers involved and motivated in the writing process. Some of my students are a bit hesitant to write because their skills are limited, but I can see myself assigning a pair/group project that can involve all levels of learners. Hopefully, I can use Story Jumper to really get my kids involved in the writing process (brainstorming, drafting, editing, and publishing).
I love that you can set up this program so that each student has a separate log-in and password. You can then print out a class roster with flyers to send home. The flyers have all of the log-in information and directions for accessing the program from home. I could eventually assign this for homework for those students that have online access at home and are ready to venture off independently. Otherwise, I can build the project into our school computer lab time and ensure there is enough modeled lessons and support for struggling writers.
I'm so excited to have found such a simple, interactive, and engaging program that I can use to supplement writing during school hours. Story Jumper definitely supports students by allowing them to express themselves in a creative and interactive way through writing and illustrating their stories (using online clipart) in a few easy steps.
STEP 1 - Open a new project
STEP 2 - Add a scene
STEP 3 - Add some props/photos
STEP 4 - Add text
STEP 5 - Save the story
STEP 6 - Exit
STEP 7 - Read final project
Here's a sample book that I quickly made to showcase the Story Jumper's features.
If you don't know about this great program...now you do! USE IT!
This program is great way to get emerging writers involved and motivated in the writing process. Some of my students are a bit hesitant to write because their skills are limited, but I can see myself assigning a pair/group project that can involve all levels of learners. Hopefully, I can use Story Jumper to really get my kids involved in the writing process (brainstorming, drafting, editing, and publishing).
I love that you can set up this program so that each student has a separate log-in and password. You can then print out a class roster with flyers to send home. The flyers have all of the log-in information and directions for accessing the program from home. I could eventually assign this for homework for those students that have online access at home and are ready to venture off independently. Otherwise, I can build the project into our school computer lab time and ensure there is enough modeled lessons and support for struggling writers.
I'm so excited to have found such a simple, interactive, and engaging program that I can use to supplement writing during school hours. Story Jumper definitely supports students by allowing them to express themselves in a creative and interactive way through writing and illustrating their stories (using online clipart) in a few easy steps.
STEP 1 - Open a new project
STEP 2 - Add a scene
STEP 3 - Add some props/photos
STEP 4 - Add text
STEP 5 - Save the story
STEP 6 - Exit
STEP 7 - Read final project
Here's a sample book that I quickly made to showcase the Story Jumper's features.
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I think the Story Jumper is an excellent way to get kids involved in the writing process. Two things most children hate are reading and writing; however, if the experience is made exciting and fun, children are willing to engage in these activities. Being able to print off a sheet for kids to take home and also be able to complete is neat because it's a way to get the children's parents' involved in what their children are doing.
ReplyDeleteAfter having taught science for so long I often forget how much fun stuff like this can be for kids. Although I could try to use it just for my class I think I'm going to approach some of the other teachers on my team and see if we can't use this for some sort of cross-curricular project. It may be aimed at a slightly younger crowd, but I really think that it would be perfect for our ESL kids and any others that have difficulty writing. Thanks for sharing such a great web 2.0 tool!
ReplyDeleteJessica, I think this is a great tool. I've been teaching science for so many years now that I forget how much fun stuff like this can be. It would make for a great cross-curricular project, especially for reluctant writers, ESL students and kids in remedial reading/writing classes. I'll be sure to share it with my teammates at school! Thanks, and keep up the good work.
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