kerpoof as a web 2.0 application
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Describes Kerpoof as a Web 2,0 application for K-12 learnersTRANSCRIPT
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