The Tale of Two Flipbooks

By: Linda Jenner and Elizabeth MooreRDG 5410

Why we choose online flipbooks?

0Easy to use0Simple introduction to using technology0Bring more technology into the curriculum0Use for any grade level0Use for any ability level including Special Education

students0Showcase various genres0Share with families, staff and other students

Selection Process: PageFlip-Flap

While looking under the external links, we found Web 2.0 Cool Tools for Schools and clicked on the Writing Tools.

There is a wide selection to choose from. We looked at other websites including PageFlip-Flap. Both of us thought this was a great idea to use with our general and special education students.

Trial and Error

First, we tried to use PageFlip-Flap. We each made our screencasts showing how to access this website.

When we tried to actually upload student documents, we were unable to do this successfully. It would pop up with an error message.

Selection Process: FlipSnack

After several failed attempts to upload our student documents to PageFlip-Flap, we began our search for another flipbook website. We were discussing our inability to get PageFlip-Flap to work, when Hayley suggested to use FlipSnack. Together, we looked at the website and found it very easy to use and navigate, even for novice technology users.

What is FlipSnack?

0Easy to use online flipping book software0Allows you to convert PDF documents into to

flash page flip digital documents0You are able to embed a student writing pieces

such as: narrative stories, poetry, how to pieces, timelines, informational articles, classroom newsletters, student magazines, etc.

How to Create a Flipbook

It takes 6 easy steps to create a flipbook on FlipSnack.

1. Go to www.flipsnack.com2. Create an account3. Add documents4. Customize a cover and pages5. Publish6. Share with students and families

Demonstrate Making a Flipbook

0 Demonstrate the steps to create an interactive flipping book through Webinar 2.0.

Summary

Now you interactive student writing piece that students will be proud and excited to share with their families and friends.

You can attach it to your classroom/school website, classroom/school newsletter and utilize it with the technology tools in your classroom for easy access and use.

Any questions?