Tool # 5

I explore most of the sites suggested for tool #5. I found each one of them pretty interesting and fun. I created a word cloud using Wordle, it was easy. I tried ABCya, which is a tool that creates word clouds as well, but I find this one more friendly for younger users. If you scroll down on this page (ABCya) you can click on your grade level and you will find a couple of kids computer games. They are good, most of them are math or LA. They can be used in a center. Creating word clouds can be used in the classroom in any content area (selecting a topic and brainstorming on key words, reading a story and writing names of characters, setting, details, etc.)
I also went ahead and created a couple of videos of my own using animoto. I really enjoyed this one, it has all you need to create your video: pictures, music and step by step instructions!!!! You can use your own pictures and music too. I think this is a fun way to introduce or review any topic.
I found Bookr, tikatok and story bird very similar regarding the objective of the tool which would be have the students create their own books. I created a book about insects using Bookr. I used this tool last year with my students and they really enjoyed it but we had problems saving/posting their book back then. Hopefully next year will be better since we are getting all this new technology!.