storybird

[|http://storybird.com]

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Description: Storybird is a neat site. You can create and illustrate your own stories, or you may choose to use one that has already been created for you. It may be centered toward parents, children, or teachers, and is fun and user-friendly.

Pros and Cons: Pros of Storybird are the following: 1. Storybird is free. 2. It is safe for students. 3. It is great for young children. 4. It is extremely easy to use. 5. It is visually appealing.

Cons of Storybird are the following: 1. If the Internet is down, you will not be able to use Storybird. 2. The site is directed more toward young children. 3. The art is somewhat simplistic and boring.

Possible Classroom Uses: Storybird could be great for story starters for students to write. It could also allow groups to create entire "books" to publish and share with other readers.