Group items tagged

Toontastic 3D is a playful storytelling app that scaffolds the creative writing process and empowers kids to create their own animated cartoons. While Toontastic was not specifically designed for schools, we have heard from a lot of educators over the years that they love how the app sparks their students' imaginations and uses the Story Arc to help frame their writing. Their students use the app for creating everything from book reports to news broadcasts and foreign language skills.

"The Maker Movement, a technological and creative learning revolution underway around the globe, has exciting and vast implications for the world of education. New tools and technology, such as 3D printing, robotics, microprocessors, wearable computing, e-textiles, "smart" materials, and programming languages are being invented at an unprecedented pace. The Maker Movement creates affordable or even free versions of these inventions, while sharing tools and ideas online to create a vibrant, collaborative community of global problem-solvers. Fortunately for teachers, the Maker Movement overlaps with the natural inclinations of children and the power of learning by doing. By embracing the lessons of the Maker Movement, educators can revamp the best student-centered teaching practices to engage learners of all ages."

"Real World Delivered to the Classroom. Nepris connects teachers and students with the right industry experts, virtually without having to spend much planning time or leaving the classroom while providing an effective way for companies to extend education outreach and create equity of access."

"Telling great stories has never been so simple. So easy that it seems like magic. Fast and Simple You don't need to have programming or design skills. Hundreds of available templates. Incredible Results: Shine bright with spectacular designs and achieve the Wow effect you're looking for. Effective: Interactive visual experiences that improve communication. Full of life: Animated and interactive creations integrated with the richness of the Internet. Know your impact: Monitor how your creations are being used in real time. The power of information. Versatile: All your communication needs in a single tool."