A project of the Gail Borden Public Library District, StoryTubes is a contest for students Kindergarten through twelfth grade. They can make a video by themselves or with a group about their favorite book that lasts 2 minutes or less. All the information about the contest can be found at their website. There are links to help you under the “How do I…?” tab.
You may wonder why I should bother. Well the Gail Borden Staff say, “This program used kids’ interest in technology and the Internet to promote reading. Learn how research supports the StoryTubes goal by reading the 2008 Kids and Family Reading Report
The winners of the contest are added to the website. You can view and share them with your students. They are funny, creative, and a great way for students to share their excitement about a book. If students do not want to be part of the contest, this is still a very easy and exciting way to introduce technology to the students. Check out StoryTubes.
To see our own Paula Lopatic from Vespasian Warner PLD, Clinton participate in a StoryTube done during the conference session click here. At that same site you can also view the entire PowerPoint presentation given at ILA.
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