Powtoon is a powerful storytelling tool that you can use to create animated presentation or videos.
Start from a template or start from scratch if you want more control over your presentation. Include your own images, too!
Account: Free, but with limitations. Login with a Google account.
Age Range: Upper elementary, MS/ HS
Privacy Settings: None. All creations are public.
Cost: Free , but features are limited as a result.
Embedding: Upload to YouTube or embed using the embed code. Click view from dashboard and then copy the link.
Educational Applications:
- Explain steps of a process
- Explain a concept visually
- Tell a story using your own and powtoon graphics
SAMR / 4 C's
A Smore creation by students reaches the Modification level of SAMR.
Critical Thinking / Creativity / Communication
For this badge, your product MUST be student created and tied to content.
Thanks to McKendree Ramsell for suggesting this badge!
225 XP
TO EARN THIS BADGE
1. Students create a Powtoon movie.
2. Students provide you with a link to their movie. (see instructions on the right)
3. Submit the link in the form.
4. Submit the link or upload the creation here or click the Request A Badge link in the menu. Don't forget to specify the content area addressed.
When you're ready to share your Powtoon creation, make sure you save it. Then, at the top right, click on Export.
From here, you have two options:
- Send to Youtube and get the link once published there, OR
- Under the "Share with category", click on the mail icon.
- Title it and select a category, click Next.
- Click Share Powtoon
- Click the link button and the link to your Powtoon is automatically copied to your clipboard.
LEVEL 3 - Submit a Technology-Infused Lesson
Click HERE to learn more about this badge.ALL submitted lessons MUST have at least TWO links to student-created artifacts.
You MUST have completed the Level 2 badge BEFORE requesting a Level 3 Badge.
Student Exemplars
Kelley Costa - 2nd grade - CLES