Storybird

It's no secret that some kids just LOVE technology.  A dozing student may suddenly perk up at the sight of an iPad.  Also, if you've noticed, the learning curve is much less steep for younger people.  It's as if they can trial-and-error at such a fast speed that they've picked up the functionality of a piece of technology in no time.  Here is an example of a technological tool that I found particularly entertaining.  It can probably enhance most classroom experiences.

Storybird

Storybird is a "Collaborative Storytelling Tool," according to their website.  It is a way to make a story as a group, where anyone can contribute to the plot of the story or the illustrations.  It can be shared, watched, or played with and works best for kids ages 3-13 (although anyone can enjoy the tool).  

For the text, anyone in your classroom can contribute their own thoughts and words.  Pictures are found in a wide variety on the site itself.  Students can choose who they wish to collaborate with and when they publish a story, it is automatically stored in the class' account.

Here is an example of a Storybird I made.  It was extremely easy to make and the illustrations were very fun to pick out.  Check it out!

Learning to Teach with Technology: A Love Story.