kerpoof as a web 2.0 application

IT 780 Seminar in Instructional TechnologyWeb 2.o Presentationby Lindsey Shepard

www.kerpoof.comLaunched in 2007Purchased by Disney in 2009Web-based creative art suite for children (K-

12)FREE!

About

Teacher management toolAllows students

Share their work Use discussion forums Rate each other’s projects Chat and collaborate in a moderated environment

Alignment with ISTE standards (tech integration)

How-to guides for usersLesson plan suggestions for teachers

Educational Value

Kerpoof Tools

DoodlePad

Basic paint tool

Print painting

Undo, redo, erase tools

Make a Drawing

Similar to DoodlePad

More paint tools

Email, print, save as JPG

Spell a Picture

Most appropriate for elementary students

Choose from multiple scenes and basic word bank

Basic literacy, sight word skills

Print picture w/ student name and list of words spelled

View tutorial

Make a Picture

Background, character selections

Email, print, save as JPG

Searchable graphics

Text and drawing tool

Make a Story

Choose a storyline and themes’

Search feature for using characters

Save scene as JPG

Print completed image

Make a Storybook

Similar to Make a Story application

Allows multiple scenes

Save and print book options

Background, paint, character, conversation balloon tools

Make a Movie

Multi-track timeline

Choose storyline and scenes

Add music and conversation

Basic animation (assigning actions)

Share with Kerpoof group

Email completed movieView tutorial

Why Kerpoof?

Fantastic educational features Teacher controls Group message boards Ability to share artwork and rate others

Perfect for integrating technology into multiple subject areas Lesson plans available on Kerpoof.com

Science - Life Cycle of a Butterfly English/Literature - Metaphors in Fairytails Art - Color Wheel

Advantages

Disadvantages

Navigation – Must reload site when switching between apps

Disadvantages