Saturday, April 25, 2009

GoAnimate

GoAnimate is an application that allows you to easily create computer animated stories. Fun and easy to use, this website is a great way to encourage those non-readers to create their own stories that can be published for all to enjoy! GoAnimate compliments any lesson on narrative elements, sequencing and can be used in other content areas such as science and social studies. Use the vast collection of animated characters that GoAnimate offers, or you can upload your own images from your computer. To jazz up your story, add movements and animations to your characters, use different backgrounds or settings, and even add some background music! Check out the creation below by my 4 year old assistant!


GoAnimate.com: The Happy Bunnies by mtilley


Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com. It's free and fun!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Breaking The Mold

Here is the presentation from the 3rd Annual Kansas Governor's Mentoring Conference.
One YouTube video is included; the remaining videos were found under 'Pay Attention' (which is also located on this blog) 'Thriller' and 'Think Before You Post'



Tuesday, April 7, 2009

It's a Jungle out there!


This interactive site is perfect for pre-schoolers and primary students.  Use on an interactive whiteboard or as a learning center.  Let your students loose and see what they create!

NGAkids Jungle was inspired by the French painter Henri Rousseau. Students can change the background, sky, animals and even customize plants, flowers and trees.  This site is super simple for young artists and their masterpieces can be printed.

This picture was created by a 4 year old.