- Determine the color of the page, ground, horizon and sky to complement the story.
- Add objects from an extensive collection of clipart.
- Write their own page and character narration.
- Customize type color and appearance, even add a link to a website.
- Alter the size, rotation, pop angle and speed for each object.
- Embed finished story to a wiki or web page.
The littlest students may find this interface a bit challenging, but grades 1-3 will enjoy creating their own digital pop up stories! A fun activity might be to create a story on the interactive whiteboard, inviting the whole class to contribute. One drawback is the lack of spell-check, but careful proofreading can help to avoid any embarrassing errors.