Tikatok 09/04/2008
 

I happened upon a new application tonight--Tikatok. 

"Tikatok™ is where kids channel their imagination into stories – and publish those stories into books to share  with friends and family." 

This site provides a writer's workshop-like format so that kids can publish online...  I typically use Lulu.com  for publishing students' work, but this application guides younger students in writing and publishing their stories in a kid-like fashion.  I did not spend a significant amount of time on the site--but it looks as though probably K-4  would be the obvious audience.  If your students do not have access to a scanner, Tikatok advises you to send the pictures to them and they will do it for you...  Tikatok appears to have excellent customer service--so if you like a person on the other end helping you as you complete each project, give it a try...  The cost looks to be a bit more expensive than Lulu.com, but worth checking it out if you want a unique publishing experience for younger grades...

 


Comments

Maureen L.

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:08:12

I love this idea. I'm going to use this with my students this year. I will be sure to let you know how it works :-)

 



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