CREATIVE TOOLS
The following is a list of digital tools that students can use to create content. They are not linked to any specific curriculum area, rather can be used as an outlet to share their thinking.
Animoto
Animoto helps you create animated videos easily. You can create photo slideshows, stitch various videos together, add text and more images to come up with a truly engaging video in the end.
Book Creator
Book Creator is a simple tool for creating awesome digital books.
CANVA
Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create graphics, presentations, posters and other visual content. It integrates millions of images, fonts, templates and illustrations
Device: Online browser (PC, Mac, Chromebook) Cost: Free for a basic account, sign up required
PIXLR
Pixlr is a design tool based based upon professional tools such as Adobe Photoshop. Children can create posters, edit photos and undertake a variety of graphic design tasks.
Lucidpress
Lucidpress is a easy to use design tool for children for children to share their thinking in creative ways.
Device: Online browser (PC, Mac, Chromebook) Cost: Free, sign up required
Garage Band
GarageBand turns your iPad and iPhone into a collection of Touch Instruments and a full-featured recording studio — so you can make music anywhere you go. And with Live Loops, it makes it easy for anyone to have fun creating music like a DJ.
Pixton
Pixton allows users to construct their own comic strips. There are a variety of comic strip layouts, numerous character and background choices. This is a great learner-centered tool that allows students to construct their own knowledge and display it in a way that is meaningful to them by allowing them to create comics representing their concepts and ideas.
WeVideo
WeVideo’svideo editing software makes it easy, fast and fun to create and share professional-quality videos.
Sketch.io
Whether you’re working on a school poster or brainstorming your next comic book character, Sketchpad makes it easy to bring your ideas to life.