1. The Writing’s on the
Virtual Wall...
On-Line Tools for Writing
Cheryl Russell-School District 10

2. Story Jumper
Check out the classroom edition for
step-by-step instructions!
http://www.storyjumper.com/main/
classroom

3. What’s awesome
Free for Educators including multiple
classes.
“Safe” and easy for teacher to
monitor
Accessible
Variety of Options for Writing
Can be shared in multiple ways

4. Suggestions for use:
Have students complete drafts,
storyboards (provided), or graphic
organizers first.
Send students to StoryJumper for
ideas.

5. What it might look
like...
fictional narratives
instructions for new students coming
to your school
collaborative writing projects within
or outside your building
summaries of units, to be used for
formative assessment purposes
Write-to-self, Read Aloud

6. Bit Strips for
Schools
Learn how to set up your classroom by
following this link: http://
help.bitstripsforschools.com/s/help/m/
1016/l/8552-Creating-a-classroom
If you prefer video, try this: http://
www.bitstripsforschools.com/webinar

7. Why it’s awesome..
All students can animate!
Variety of avatar options and page
layouts
teaching activities provided
variety of ways to share
safe and moderated environment

8. Is Not Free -though free trial is
provided

9. Suggestions for use:
Check out the assignments already
provided on a given topic
again, make sure it’s about the
writing first

10. What it might look
like...
Skype in animators like Mike Francis
from Target Lock Studio and Dan Roth
from the School of Animation in
Fredericton.
creating an instructional booklet
“role play” situations dealing with
positive school environments
tell your side of a controversial
issue

11. Empower Students.
Engage them.
Make their voice
heard.

12. Thank you for your
time!
Contact me at russechd@nbed.nb.ca
twitter: @russechd

13. A few more
resources..
Tech 20 Tuesdays - A great place to
learn in 20 mins. Lots of
presentations are already stored here:
http://tech20tuesday.wikispaces.com/
Story Jumper: http://
teachweb2.wikispaces.com/Storyjumper
http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/
Bitstrips#http://
teachweb2.wikispaces.com/Bitstrips