This week we are creating online storybooks using StoryBird. The story is to be relevant to our content area. It was suggested that we use the available pictures as a guide to writing our stories. This was very good advice as I had many ideas but the artwork available would cooperate with my storyline.
1. I chose the topic of seasons because the pictures seemed to lead me in that direction. This topic is related to my content area because I would like to be an ELA teacher in K-5. This could be an example of writing a short story or a fun way to introduce a topic on seasons.
2. I didn’t find it difficult to create the book. It was hard to really pick a topic based on the pictures that are available.
3. I am not sure I will use this as a future teacher. The process was not entirely user friendly. I submitted my book for review right away and it still hasn’t been approved. I could use the book I created into a lesson on creative writing or possibly on seasons. I don’t believe I would make a lesson for the students to create an online book using storybird.
Jessica Strayer 