Joanna’s Favorite Tools for a Blended Writer’s Workshop
Curriculum and Tools:
eWriteSteps (teacher friendly complete K‐5 writing/grammar program with digital tools‐Engagers for Smart Board, PD on Demand, posters, videos and resources galore) Free 30‐Day Trial
NEW: CaptivationStation Blended Learning Writer’s Workshop!
WriteAbout.com an online digital writing platform (1‐12) where students can find creative inspiration, write, and publish to a private or public platform. Teachers can comment on posts and track growth. Free and Paid Upgrade Versions!
Blogging/Collaborating:
KidBlog Weebly for Education
WriteAbout.com
Padlet
IOS and Android Apps for eBook Making:
● Book Creator by Red Jumper
● Kid in Story
● StoryBook Maker
● My Story Book Maker
● Story Buddy
● Writer’s Studio
● Story Creator
● EBook Creator
IOS/Android Apps for Writing:
● WriteAboutThis
● TellAboutThis
● TellaGami EDU
Laptop Apps for eBook, Comics, and More
● PIXIE
● BookCreator ● StoryJumper ● Buncee Creators‐ Great for Teaching Dialogue!
● Book Creator by Red Jumper
● POW Comic Strip Designer
● PhotoComic
● Sock Puppets
● Comic Maker HD
● Comic Life 3
● Comics Head
● PIXIE
Green Screen Apps: (need a green screen—simple as green paper, paint, or fabric)
● Green Screen by Do Ink
● VeeScope Live
Video Creation Apps:
● IMovie
● ExplainEverything
● Educreations
● DoodleCast Pro
Chrome Apps/Extensions:
● WIXIE
● Google Dictionary
● Read & Write for Google (Text Help)
● Snap and Read ● Co Writer (Great for special needs)
● Lucid Charts
● Readability
● Clearly
● SpeakIt!
● Voice Note II
● Momentum
● 1‐Click Timer
● Print Friendly and PDF
● Awesome Screenshot and Capture
● SnagIt Screen Capture (also install the TechSmith SnagIt app)
● Save to Google Drive
● Office Editing for Docs, Sheets, and Slides
● Ad Block for YouTube
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