My Take
I really enjoyed this took and would absolutely use it in a classroom. I would love to see how kids respond to it and try creating a story for students in a classroom to read.
How I Use It
I looked at this product in a tech class. I found that it was amazing for students to creatively write something in multiple different formats. It offers a little bit more direction than them having to fill in a word document or a blank piece of paper because there are photo, text, and format options already in place. I could see this being used with a class that has a variety of writing skill levels because there is the choice between comic book all the way to chapter books. This way projects and work could be made on the level of each student.
More community reviews for Storybird
Rachel G.
Lewistown, MD
July 30, 2019
Gets students excited to create a story!
In the SAMR model, I'd put this website on the redefinition stage. Students are able to design their own story independently, or with a small group, which allows for collaboration. Additionally, students can share their stories with people from all over the world in the community section. This section also allows students to read stories written by others students their own age, which can at times be difficult to find. In the TPACK model, StoryBird helps teachers reach the TCK section. Creating a story isn't new in language arts classes, but this tool enhances the content and allows students to interact and analyze original stories from all over the world. Overall, I found that StoryBird helps students develop critical thinking skills, while working together, and gets them excited to be more creative.
The only downside that I found was that students cannot add their own photos to StoryBird. Because they have to pick something on the website, they can get a little frustrated; however, the images are nice and there are a wide array of options.
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Gabriela M.
June 9, 2019
Great for encouraging and challenging students!
Can it be used in a higher level of the SAMR or T3 framework? Storybird can be used in a higher level of the SAMR because it helps the teacher modify as well as redefine and substitute assignments, readings, and grade students. As for T3 framework, there is an iphone app that can be useful for both the teacher and student.
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Claiborne B.
December 12, 2018
Let’s students get their writings out there!
At lot of studenst find writing tedious, but this app helps to make it much more fun and interactive. Students can pic illustrations to go along with their stories, and post them within the app’s community. It’s both student and teacher friendly, and very easy to get started with. This helps students share and read other stories from kids their age. This can defiantly enhance writing assignments in the classroom!
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