Wednesday 24 October 2012

Storybird

Story bird is an online application that allows users to create a story. There are no limitation of pages for the story. You can write anything you like and how long do you want. Different sample of pictures are also given in order to incorporate interesting effect. To begin with, go to storybird website: http://storybird.com/accounts/login/.

  • Create your account




  • Once you have create your account, you are free to create any kind of stories that you want. You also can read stories that have been published by other people at 'read' tab on top of the page. There are thousands of storybirds that have been published in this website. 
  • You are given the choices to read recent, active, or popular storybirds. See picture below:




To create a storybird:
  • To create a storybird, click the create tab and you will be directed to the page that contains a number of story arts and themes. 
  • Choose an artist or a theme, gets inspired, and start your storybird.



This application allows you to collaborate with you friend in creating a story, as long as your friend has his/her own storybird's account. In order to do this, click menu, and then click invite someone. Fill in the details in the box and then you are ready to invite your friend.



  •  Publish your story and share it with your friends.
As a teacher, we can use this tool in order to develop students' writing skills. This application also exposes students to creative writing. So, why don't you try this with your students and make English lesson more interesting!



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