StoryJumper

//__Scaffolding__// - Students will need to understand how to use the StoryCreator. There is a short video explaining the steps needed to create your own story.. The "Explore" button on the site is also helpful in demonstrating other created works of art.
 * Name:** StoryJumper
 * Is a site the gives parents, kids and authors a way to creatively design illustrating online stories.
 * Information about creators:** The website was created by three dads (peter, blake, kia)
 * Peter Weck - (CEO). Has 4yrs of children storytelling & 13 years of start-up experience for the company. He has started several successful internet companies
 * Blake Williams - (VP Product/Marketing) - Blake is the co-founder and used to be a senior director product management at Topix (top 20 online view site)
 * Khia Zhao - (CTO) - Is the other Co-founder and is the Chief Technology Officer. He is in charge of the websites web based products and the underlying technologies. He used to be a Technical Manager for AOL/Timewarner. Received his degree from ASU
 * **Sponsors:** ** The sponsors are the users. There is a $24.95 charge for every online book made.
 * Description of features & tools:** There is a StoryCreator that lets the user link images, videos and writing styles to create their own masterpiece. In addition, the StoryCreator provides access to basic art libraries, online sharing and book publishing. User is able to use their own photos as background scenes. The cropping tool makes is easy for the user to implement picture into story. User is unable as of right now to use their own graphic art and in limited to the StoryJumper's collection.
 * Link to tool:** http://www.storyjumper.com/book/index/213/About-StoryJumper
 * Teacher Tools:** It can help the teacher by:
 * Promote writing & Literacy - Pre-approved templates are accessible if a blank canvas is intimidating.
 * Provide rich, colorful art library - Thousands of full-color props and scenes ranging from simple shapes to complex mythological animals/characters.
 * Flexible platform - teachers can compile a selection of pictures that they approve for their students.
 * Its FREE for educators.
 * Teachers can design a treasure map, re-tell an old classic or even teach about the environment.
 * Student Tools:** "Authentic Instruction"
 * Students will learn to create their own Treasure Map using the tool StoryCreator. The purpose will be presenting their own **10** minute story for their peers via the website or email. Each student must have a least 2 characters, some scenery, a map, a variety of clues & obstacles to face, and an "X" marks the spot. A group review on each team’s routine is vital for meaningful conversation. The activity improves creativity, encourages h ealthy competition (i ntrinsic & e xtrinsic competition ), and holds student accountable for their own quality of work . Stories should comply with school policy and StoryJumper policy.


 * Name of reviewer:** Stacey McDermid