Creative+Communicator+S18


 * Jennifer Pittman**
 * Resource: ** [|Pinterest]
 * Identify: **Website & App
 * Rate: ** 7 /10 - Pinterest is a well known social media website & application that can be used to communicate many different ideas. Rated a 9 because the search feature on Pinterest doesn't filter out websites or "pins" that no longer active, e.g.: the pin doesn't take you to the correct website, the link is broken, etc.. Pinterest also does not offer collaboration efforts between boards which would hinder group projects.
 * Description: ** Pinterest is a web-based platform that allows individuals to create profiles and then curate visual "boards" to "pin" media and communicate ideas. Pinterest has become one of the most widely used social media platforms, but surprisingly, also aligns with ISTE creative communicator standards. Pinterest allows for repourpsing of ideas and can remix them into their boards to createvly curate their boards message.
 * Alignment:** Pinterest meets all ISTE Creative Communicator standards 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d




 * Megan Canty **
 * Resource: ** Pixton
 * Identity of Resource: **Website and App
 * Rate: **I rate this resource a 9/10. There are some limitations to the comics, but other than that there aren’t many downfalls to this site or app.
 * Description: ** This site and app are a comic strip making program. Students can make their own comic strips. This could be used in so many ways to get information out in a creative manner. This could really reach out to the creative students and those who are big readers. The students develop each frame with pictures and writing to create their own comic strips
 * Alignment to Standards: ** This aligns with the standard because it is a creative type platform for students to relay their information and understanding. Students can create their own original works and customize the comic strip to tell a story or relay some information.

Creative Communicator – Jasmaine Bartee


 * Resource Name:[| Story Bird]
 * Identify as an educational website, software program NOT hosted on the internet, or app. Educational Website
 * Rate the resource overall on a scale of 1-10 and explain your rating in 2-3 sentence: Rating 10 - I give this site a rating of 10 because of its ease of use. Students are able to build their own stories on this website.
 * Brief description of the resource including how it can be used with classroom instruction or professional development in 3-5 sentences. : Students are able to ‘build’ their own stories/books. Students are aslo able to read other books, add artwork and share their creations with others outside of the website. This site assists children create and creatively write.

Explain how the resource aligns with the instructional strategy examined for the week in 2-3 sentences. **// Creative Communicator: //** Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. ** 6a ** Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

Jessica McDonald

Piktochart : website, Chrome extension and iPad app

**Rating**: I rate this resource a 9/10. It has an amazing number of design options and is easy to use. There is a support center as well as a library of video tutorials for beginners. However, there is a cost if you want access to all of the available features.

**Description**: Piktochart is a website and app that allows you to create infographics, presentations, flyers and more. You can start from scratch or from a template design. Then, you personalize your design by simply dragging and dropping various elements from the menu. Students are able to create professional level projects quickly and easily and can even upload Youtube videos and their own images.

**ISTE Standard Alignment**: This resource directly aligns with ISTE standards 6a and 6b. Students choose from a variety of project types and have the option to create their own or redesign a pre-made template. Depending on the information presented and the other resources included, standard 6c can also be addressed. Lastly, students have the option to publish their project to the web, download it, or share it on other websites (standard 6d). 6a Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication. 6b Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations. 6c Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations. 6d Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

**Resource:** PowToon **Identify Resource**: Software application **Rate the Resource:** I would rate this software application a 10/10 because it is user-friendly, free, and a creative way to present information to students, staff, co-workers, or any number of different groups. **Description:** This software can be utilized to create videos or presentations that are engaging and can make any presentation come to life whether used in a classroom or a meeting. This software application is an attention grabber and a way to keep focus in multiple formats. There are cartoon options, chalkboard options, video, audio, and a multitude of templates that can be dragged and dropped into the presentation. It’s conceivable to put together any presentation in less than 20 minutes. Support is easily connected through a few key strokes. **Alignment with Instructional Strategy:** This application perfectly aligns with Creative Communicator in that teachers, students, and/or employees/employers could use this resources to present information in a digital format that is engaging and visually stimulating. The following ISTE Standards align: 6b Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations. 6c Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations. 6d Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences. 
 * Cheryl Flannery **


 * Ian Murphy**


 * Resource:** Adobe Spark
 * Type of Resource:** website and App
 * Rating:** I would rate this resource at 8/10. It offers several options for creating and communicating that could be very useful, especially for older students. The basic version is free and there is also a premium version available for $9.99/month. The premium version is likely better suited to allowing complete freedom of creativity and expression but the free version has many useful tools as well.
 * Description:** Adobe Spark is a creative suite that allows users to create blogs, pages, videos, reports, photo essays, and more. Spark is available as a website or Apps that are supported on iOS devices. There is also a Classroom version specifically tailored for use in schools and available on iOS and Chrome based devices. The program includes access to Adobe photo libraries as well as the ability for users to upload photos, videos, and other forms of media. The Spark Apps for iOS are individual "post," "page," and "video" apps that can be used individually to create different types of media. Creations can be shared via social media, SMS, and email.
 * Alignment with Standards:** Adobe Spark allows students to choose from multiple platforms for creating and sharing their ideas using text, graphics, photos, video, etc. (6a) Students can create new resources using the program or upload and repurpose existing materials. (6b) Depending on student proficiency with the program, students have the opportunity to communicate complex ideas using digital objects. (6c) Adobe Spark is designed to allow users to publish their creations and customize the message and medium for their intended audience. (6d)


 * Nicole Graham**
 * Name of Resource:** Google Slides
 * Type of Resource:** Website and App
 * Link:** Google Slides


 * Rate the Resource:** 8/10 I rate it a little less then 10 because it took me 8 weeks to learn it! I am still struggling at times. It was harder to learn then powerpoint. However now that I am getting the hang of it I am feeling more comfortable and it's getting easier to use.


 * Brief Description:** I love that google slides can't get "lost". If your computer goes down or something happens to your flash drive you still have access to all your materials in google slides!!! This would have helped me out so much during undergrad when my computer crashed a week before graduation and my flash drive broke and I was out of state finishing up my portfolio. I am so thankful for this new found love of google slides and docs!!! Best thing ever. I love how easy it is to share your work with others. It's super easy to publish to a website if needed. It's very easy to access from just about anywhere now a days. The convince is amazing. Also I like that it's free to use.

Creative Communicator
 * ISTE Alignment:**

6a Students choose the appropriate platforms  and tools <span style="color: #001631; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication. <span class="accordion-indicators-content-number" style="color: #001631; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">6c <span style="color: #001631; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Students <span style="color: #0083a8; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">communicate complex ideas <span style="color: #001631; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of <span style="color: #0083a8; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">digital objects <span style="color: #001631; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> such as <span style="color: #0083a8; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">visualizations <span style="color: #001631; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">, <span style="color: #0083a8; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">models <span style="color: #001631; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> or <span style="color: #0083a8; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">simulations <span style="color: #001631; font-family: Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">.


 * Stephanie Blahunka **

This app aligns with creative communicator because students are creating something of their own, using visuals and can present what they have done with students and teachers. Students have the ability to take photos or websites from google to add it to their portfolio. ISTE standard: Creative Communicator
 * Resource: [|Seesaw]**
 * Identify the Resource:** App
 * Rating:** I would give this resource a 10/10. I have used this app before and it is a good way for students to be creative using a portfolio.
 * Brief Description:** Seesaw is an app for students where they can create a digital portfolio in the classroom. It is created using photos, videos, drawings, texts, videos and links. Students can also add other apps/websites they like through the app to add to their portfolio. Teachers can also see what students are doing on the app right away to see improvements on their portfolio.
 * 6a**Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
 * 6b**Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
 * 6c**Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.
 * 6d**Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.


 * Jessica Miles **

ISTE standard: Creative Communicator
 * Resource**: [|Kidblog]
 * Identify the resource:** Website
 * Rating:** I would rate this website a 9 out of 10. I have used this website before with fourth grade and it worked very well! It is a blog website where students can publish different opinion pieces. I had my students publish their final piece of writing for a persuasive essay on their kid blog. It is free to sign up, however, you may only use the website for a year for the free trial. You can change the settings and allow for as much privacy as you would like for students.
 * Brief Description:** This website gives students a chance to create their own blog. They can customize their blog and create multiple posts. I have used it most for writing pieces, but I can see different age ranges using it for multiple content areas. It opens up a discussion amongst students and allows for student’s feedback. After a student posts a blog, other students can leave comments on the blog and that person can respond back to the comments. You can also look at the blogs of others in your class. Teachers are in charge of privacy settings, so they can change classroom settings and read comments before allowing them to show up on someone’s blog
 * Align with Instructional Strategy:** This is a safe website that allows students to express themselves in meaningful ways. Students have the power to choose tools and customize their blog in order to communicate with others. Students can provide feedback to one another and discuss ideas. Students can also upload pictures or images that support their blog.
 * 6a**Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
 * 6b**Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
 * 6c**Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.
 * 6d**Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

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Erin Guillen

Google Sites

Google Sites is another product available to users who have a Google account. This tools allows users to easily create a simplistic or complex website based on the needs of the user. I would rate this resource a 10/10. My students have used Google Sites and have gotten pretty familiar with the tools needed to build a site as they are similar to the tools they use on Google Docs or Google Slides. My eight, nine, and ten year old students were easily able to make a website with little guidance from me. They created sites that represented their learning at the end of a six week unit about U.S. geography. They were easily able to insert graphics, text, embed youtube videos, and links. My students became creative communicators by using Google Sites in a variety of ways. They were able to meet the necessary project requirements I posed to them through this resource and the use of various digital media sources.


 * Kristy Beckwith **

<span style="font-family: &#39;Arial&#39;,sans-serif;">Name of the Resource: Powtoons

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif;">LINK: [|https://www.powtoon.com]

<span style="font-family: &#39;Arial&#39;,sans-serif;">Identify the resource: website

<span style="font-family: &#39;Arial&#39;,sans-serif;">Rate the resource: I give Powtoons a 10/10. It is free and kid-friendly so anyone can get one this website and use it.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Arial&#39;,sans-serif;">Brief description: It is a place where teachers, business people and students can go to make their work come to life. Teachers can do their lessons on powtoons, this is a fun way to get the students to enjoy learning and to understand the lesson. There are a lot of tutorials provided that will help you learn how to use this website. Although, it is not very hard, even kids can use this website.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Arial&#39;,sans-serif;">ISTE standards for Creative Communicator.

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<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif;">6c: Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations. =====

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif;">6d: Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.


Shelton Byrd <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 16px;">Touchcast Studio.[| www.touchcast.com] <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 16px;">Software program, website and apllication. <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Rate the Resource on a scale of 1 to 10. <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 16px;"> 10/10. <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 16px;">Touchcast Studio is a mobile video authoring tool. It is a collection of smart videos used to create interactive presentations that blend video with web content. It can be used to create training videos for a virtual classroom setting <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 16px;">Touchcast Studio align with Creative Communicator ISTE standard 6c. Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Name of the Resource
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Identify the resources as an educational website, software program or app
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">Brief description of the Resource and how it can is used with classroom instruction or training in a work setting. (3 - 5 sentence)
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">How does the resource align with instructional strategy examined for the week (2 - 3 sentences).