Joy Sellers, Casey Taylor, Hannah Robinson

How to create a digital 3-D storybook… Create an account Build a book Upload photos or use clipart Arrange photos on book page or background Edit photos (rotation, blurriness, size, shadows etc.) Add captions (speech bubbles) or narration Add text to each page Add pages as you go Save and view book

Our ZooBurst Storybook… * OHIO * OHIO

About ZooBurst… Interactive 3-D pop up book Create your own and view others Educational, personal Allows student to write reports, develop presentations, tell stories Can be used on a computer, iPad, smartphone Was named the best website for teaching and learning by the American Association of School Librarians in 2011

Features… All Accounts: Upload personal photos or search ZooBurst clipart Create speech bubbles Arrange photos spatially in 3-D Customize backgrounds Book discussion forum Embed books (other websites, documents) Free app Story codes Drag and drop interface

Accounts… Basic: Free (1 user) Up to 10 books 10 pages per book Premium: $9.99/month OR $49.99/year (1 user) Unlimited books 50 pages per book School License: $29.99/year (minimum of 5 users) Unlimited books 50 pages per book

Pros… Introduces spatial learning to younger children Promotes learning through entertainment Has a user friendly interface App and basic account are free Provides accommodations: Narration for visual impairment Text for hearing impairment

Cons… Limited clip art options Audio only available with upgraded accounts Background images cannot have speech bubbles Basic account has 10 page maximum Premium and school license accounts cost money

Integrating ZooBurst in Future Classrooms… Course Content: Reading and writing competency Fosters creativity Introduces technology Can be about any topic Develops computer skills Encourages collaboration Grade Levels: Elementary: Teacher uses storybooks in lesson plans Middle school/highschool: Students create their own; discussion exercises

ZooBurst for 21 st Century Learning & Teaching… Learning: Digital platform familiar to 21 st century learners Storybooks can be shared online throughout the world Collaborative creation/discussion Stimulates creativity (out of the box thinking) Teaching: Integrate emerging technology into curriculum Adapt book features to accommodate learner needs (narration and captions) Make links to course content outside of reading/writing (science, math, etc.)

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