by Shari Shaw Library Media Specialist, Webster Elementary LIVCamp, February 25, 2012 Storybird: Give your writers the gift of flight!

Storybirds put a twist on the prompt: they are visual, not written. The Storybird site provides artists’ portfolios. Writers choose a portfolio or theme they like and write the story they see in those images. Let’s take a tour.tour

When a palette has been chosen, a workspace for creativity opens…

Another option is to work by themes, offered via tag clouds. Students who have used Wordle will recognize this concept.Wordle

Other Ways to Search: You can search for Storybirds to read, you can search by author, you can shop (yes, there is a commercial aspect to this site), and you can search by artist.

A Storybird in progress … This is my storyline. I can move pictures as needed.

The Teacher FAQ Shows Points of Interest.Teacher FAQ

A Short Screencast on Creating Student Usernames and Passwords.

A Comparison Chart Shows Pricing Options.

My Sample Storybird to Introduce the Tool. Notice How Many People My Story! Hearting = Social Media

Sample Student Story Student stories are private unless the teacher/student’s AUP permits everyone to view.

Now Let’s Become Famous Authors! Go to: