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Kerpoof. Kristi Shaw Assistant Professor-Educational Technology Marian University [email protected] http://kristishaw.wikispaces.com/Kerpoof. About. www.kerpoof.com Launched in 2007 Purchased by Disney in 2009 Web-based creative art suite for children (K-12) FREE!. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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KerpoofKerpoofKristi Shaw
Assistant Professor-Educational TechnologyMarian University
http://kristishaw.wikispaces.com/Kerpoof
AboutAbout
www.kerpoof.comLaunched in 2007Purchased by Disney in 2009Web-based creative art suite for children (K-12)FREE!
2008, 2009
2007, 2008
Editors’ Choice Award
Teacher management toolAllows students to:
Share their work Use discussion forums Rate each other’s projects Chat and collaborate in a moderated
environmentAlignment with ISTE standardsHow-to guides for usersLesson plan suggestions for teachers
Educational ValueEducational Value
Kerpoof Tools
Kerpoof ToolsKerpoof Tools
Basic
AdvancedBuild upon each
otherEach application
uses more features and tools as they advance
Not necessary to use tools in sequence
Suitable for elementary through high school
DoodlepadDoodlepadSimplest Kerpoof toolBasic paint toolUndo, redo, erase toolsPrint option
Make a DrawingMake a DrawingSimilar to DoodlepadMore paint toolsEmail, print, save as JPG
Make a PictureMake a PictureBackground and character selectionsSearchable graphicsText and drawing toolEmail, print, save as JPG
Spell a PictureSpell a PictureMost appropriate for elementaryBasic literacy and sight word skillsMultiple scenes and basic word bankPrint w/ student name and words
spelled
Make a StoryMake a StoryChoose storyline and themesSearchable charactersPrint and save scene as JPG
Make a StorybookMake a StorybookAllow multiple scenesBackground, paint, character,
conversation optionsSave and print book
Make a MovieMake a MovieMulti-track timelineSelect storyline, scene, musicBasic animation (assigning actions)Rate, share, and email among group
Intuitive and easy to useFantastic educational features
Teacher controls Group message boards Ability to share artwork and rate others in classroom
groups
Perfect for integrating technology into multiple subject areas Lesson plans available on Kerpoof.com
Math and Science Language Arts Art Social Studies
AdvantagesAdvantages
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesSwitching between applications
Entire Website must be reloaded
Limited access to all features (Premium account) Membership fee to access premium features
Additional scenes, characters, music, actions
School filters Filtered as “Message Boards and Forums” Web
category
