STORYBIRD

 

                                                STORYBIRD ARTFUL STORYTELLING 

 Become a writer with Storybird! Do you want to visualize your stories? Or are you a teacher and do you want to write digital stories and read with your students? If you want from one of these, you just need to create a Storybird account. I am sure that you will not regret it. What is Storybird? Storybird offers you creation tools and a public library. Storybird features hundreds of artworks to choose from to illustrate your books. You can use the application on IOS or Android, also you can use the website. In Storybird there are many themes and illustrations for your writings. You can write a story as a long-form story, picture book, comics, flash fiction, and poetry. Users can sign up as individuals or as a teacher. If you are a teacher, you can create classes and use them with your students. The application has an age limit. If you want to sign up as an individual, you need to be least thirteen years old. But you can use your teacher account because classes do not have an age limitation. 

Benefits of Storybird Storybird develops imagination and creativity, reading, and writing skills. Also, there are many users in Storybird and that means many stories. Thanks to this you can read and make comments to writings. Another perfect thing about the Storybird is it is free to use! It is safe for all age groups. Here is a little tip for educators who do not forget to make connections with Storybird and your curriculum.

How Can We Use Storybird?

Firstly, you will need an account. Just click on sign up and enjoy writing. Second, choose what you want to write. There are five types: long-form book, picture book, poem, comics, and flash fiction. The last step is choosing a theme, choosing the most suitable theme for your story. By clicking ‘’use this art button’’ everything is done and ready! When your story is done do not worry about privacy. You can share it with anyone or just select private and your story will be available just for you. If you are using a teacher account, you can share your stories with your class. By the way, in teacher accounts, the first step will be creating a class. You can find your class code on the studio menu. You can give and check your class assignments and your student’s works. To sum up According to the user’s experiences, application, and website have many features that are beneficial for language teaching, writing and reading skills, and an individual’s creativity. I am sure that if you are a teacher Storybird will make a difference in your development also in your classes. In classes, Storybird will take your student’s attention. Which student can reject colourful and enjoyable activities? It is easy to use and free and so easy that making classes, writing activities, giving your student an assignment. Individuals will develop their writing skills, read, make, and make comments to the stories and they will not get bored. It is adaptable for all levels. 

Here you can check my Storybird story: