Digital Storytelling, Part II

During the last class, the students used two favorite applications to create cartoons.




They first used ABCya Animate to create animation through their drawings.  Check out the tutorial here to practice more at home.

Next, the students used Toontastic (recently purchased by Google!) to produce cartoon videos.  This app is very easy to use because it guides children through the steps of a fictional story.  Starting with the setting and characters, the story increases in problems through the climate, conflict, and climax - and then, finally, a resolution. 

Art Maker is another favorite for kids of all ages!

Creativity is unlimited when using this app! You can design movies, pictures, books - all with a set of movable props, setting options, and, of course, a microphone.  Students were so engaged in using this app that it was challenging to move on to the next! What a great way to turn a super fun activity into educational lesson! Have your child recreate their favorite book using this app!

Check out some of the fantastic screen shots below from the students' videos: