Different World

STORY BIRD 

The use of storybird would be so helpful in the classroom, because you customize a book online. And you can have it printed out if you want, but you can display it throughout the classroom on the projector or have them each look at it on their own screen. 

I like story bird, because you create the story. You create the vocab, and the story. The only thing I didn't like, was the pictures were hard to mesh with my standard that were provided. But its using creativity to make the pictures work for that specific standard. But I really liked this tool, and its easy enough where the students could make their own story. Because they could work on many things, such as using their keyboard skills and typing, and spelling, and being able to understand content and use creative writing to make a story! 

UEN STANDARDS
Human Development and Relationships

Standard 3
The students will understand and respect self and others related to human development and relationships.

Objective 2
Model behaviors that foster healthy interpersonal relationships. (SS)
Examine the benefits of healthy relationships among peers, family, and community members.
Recognize ways in which peers, families, and communities may change over time.
Model ways to contribute to healthy relationships among peers, family, and community members.

ISTE STANDARDS
Creative Communicator 
I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media.
Computational thinker
I identify authentic problems, work with date and use a step by step process to automate solutions.
Innovative Designer
I solve problems by creating new and imaginative solutions using a variety of digital tools.

TECH STANDARDS
Standard 5
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)

Standard 6
Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning and for pursuit of personal interests. (4)