Technology Support

for Digital Storytelling

Tools

Vanessa Lebrasseur
EEA 534- Technologies for Learning
While we’re waiting…
The first 5...
Make sure you have with you:
- Chromebook
OR
- Ipad/Smartphone
(If you have an Ipad please download the
following apps:
1. Flipgrid
2. Adobe Spark Video
3. Sock Puppets
What is the purpose of digital storytelling tools?
● Engaging students
● Projects in your classroom
- helps develop oral language
- helps reluctant speakers
- used to explain concepts, book reports,
describing, etc.
● Utilized by teachers to present their material
Activity: Two Truths and a Lie

Please log into Flipgrid and type the following code:

0ee018
 Flipgrid
Website link: https://info.flipgrid.com/

- Video discussion platform

- Teachers can post topic questions and have students record
their responses
- Gives students a voice and the ability to share responses in a
more comfortable environment
- Students can learn from each other
- Upload videos to Freshgrade or share with
Families
- Share information with your students when
you’re away
- Collaborate with teachers all over the world
How does it work?
Create an account
for free!
Create your
grid:
Create your
assignment:
Code you
will share
with your
students
Videos will upload once students are done
recording:
You can download/save videos and share with
families. (email, remind, Freshgrade, website)
Ideas on ways to implement Flipgrid in
your classroom:

- Book reports
- Using descriptive words
- Discussion questions
- Group projects
- Explaining concepts eg. Math, Science
- Social Studies presentations
- Activities for students to do at home (if devices are accessible)
- Guess who?
- Staying in touch when you’re away
- Collaborating with teachers all over the world

There are so many creative opportunities! Can we think of some more?

 Adobe Spark Video
Website link: https://spark.adobe.com/about/video

- Very easy to use

- Create animated videos, record your voice, take pictures, write, pick from their music list, etc.
- One of my favorites!
 Sock Puppets
App link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sock-puppets/id394504903?mt=8
App link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/farm-puppets/id1008907299?mt=8

- Create lip-synced videos using puppets, props, scenery, and

backgrounds.
- Have your students working in groups by selecting multiple
puppets at a time or have your students create a story, talk about
a concept, etc.
- Free but with a small purchase you can buy the Sock Puppets
app complete (includes more puppets, props, etc)
Select characters,
backgrounds,
props, and
scenery
References:
Adobe Spark Video
https://spark.adobe.com/about/video
Sock Puppets and Farm puppets
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sock-puppets/id394504903?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/farm-puppets/id1008907299?mt=8
Flipgrid
https://info.flipgrid.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flipgrid/id756972930?mt=8

Slide 2
http://lib20.pbworks.com/w/page/16753988/resources-storytelling

A special thanks:
Tracy Duckett, Christine Graves and Karen Weidner for all the support and feedback
James S. McCormick staff for the constant support!