Writing Web Tool: Storybird

I've used the Storybird writing web tool in my classroom many times, and with wonderful results. If you'd like your students to create a picture book on the web that you can share, and even make a paper copy of, you might like Storybird.

Storybird is a free interactive and collaborative writing web tool. It is easy to use and your students get rewarding results while having fun and learning!

Adding text couldn't be easier. You simply type the text and move it to where you want it go on the page. Images are added in much the same way, they are easily dragged and dropped on the page. The artwork available to students will not only inspire creative prose, but they are highly interesting and diverse enough to suit different tastes. Your students will be creating digital books in no time and enjoying themselves while they're at it.

A more advanced feature allows students to collaborate on a writing piece. Johnny can add to the story at home, while Sally adds to it the next day in the computer lab.

There are several different ways for students to share their writing pieces. My students' creations are embedded on our wiki site for peers and parents to enjoy. For more information on sharing and book printing details please follow this link.

Storybird allows students to create beautiful pieces with very few barriers. My students' reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. The best thing about these tools is that even my most reluctant writers are excited to write.

It could be for that reason alone to include these educational technology tools in your teaching toolbox.

Watch this short video below for a quick tour of Storybird.


Storybird Quick Tour from Storybird on Vimeo.