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Hadley, M., & Sheingold, K. (1990). Accomplished teachers:  Integrating computers into classroom practices. Retrieved on October 15, 2010 from http://eric.ed.gov /PDFS/ ED322900.pdf

This article describes teachers and their accomplishments through integrating several technologies into their classrooms.

Holum, A., Gahala, J., & North Central Regional Educational Lab., O. (2001). Critical issue: Using technology to enhance literacy instruction. Retrieved from ERIC database.

This article reflects that technology can create better readers.

Hooper, S., & Rieber, L. P. (1995). Teaching with technology. Retrieved October 15, 2010, from http://www.nowhereroad.com/twt/ 

This article discussed how to teach and grow by using technology.

Kelley, L., & Ringstaff C. (2002).  The learning return on our educational technology investment.  Retrieved on October 15, 2010, from http://www2.schooltube.com/files? Tabs/Educators/learningreturn.pdf

This article shows what can happen when technology is learned and used by a teacher and shared with students.

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PE_6 StoryJumper

This is my last PE post.  The video above shows you how to create pages of a digital story on StoryJumper.  It is fun and easy to do. Your students' will be creating in no time at all! Enjoy! I sure did!

PE_6 StoryJumper

My last PE post is a short video that shows how to create pages in a digital book.  It is fun and easy and your students' will catch on quick.
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PE_5 StoryJumper

Press the button above at StoryJumper and you can print your story for free!

This site has become one of my favorites!  StoryJumper will publish and send you a hard copy of the book you make as long as it is 16 pages long.  However I don't picture myself paying for a hard copy of a book when they allow you to print it off for free. I have already printed off the book that my daughter created. I can see this becoming a very popular choice for publishing in my classroom.  At times I may however offer this up to parents because teachers can get a discount on the books if 15 or more are ordered at once.

PE_4 StoryJumper Cont...

The video below is the first StoryJumper book that my daughter, a 2nd grader, created with my help.  It was very easy and this only took a few minutes.  She decided to use the Halloween template that StoryJumper provided, and then she just added a few simple words.  She is very excited about using the StoryJumper website.  She is already planning out her own books ideas to publish on StoryJumper.

PE_3 StoryJumper

I am really surprised by all that StoryJumper has to offer.  When I decided on StoryJumper for my practical experience I was a little worried that I may not have a lot to explore with.  I was wrong.  I have watched tutorials, videos,explored the site and found the StoryStarter tool and now I have found another exciting tool!  While exploring I found that StoryJumper offers a classroom edition for teachers.  This portion of the site offers a lot for teachers!

1. Teachers will have the ability to review student's work in one place.
2. Students will have the ability to access their story at home and share it with friends and family.
3. Teachers will have the ability to control privacy and student information.
4. Teachers will be able to share discounts with parents who would like to order the student make books.  

Below is a picture of the set-up page for the classroom edition of StoryJumper.

I am looking forward to creating my first story and sharing it with my students!  I am mostly looking forward to seeing my students' finished stories.  I can't wait to share this with everyone.  Be sure to read my blogs.  I think this site could be used all the way through the elementary grades, as this tool could be used for several different projects.  I was even thinking of making a recipe book and integrating math into the writing process.  What do you think is possible with this tool?  It would be interesting to make a list of all our ideas!