Kerpoof

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Where kids can safely dabble in techno-creativity.

What is Kerpoof?

• Free• Add free• Self contained, safe environment• Available in 7 languages• Goal: To be top destination site for kids• Dynamic- Kerpoof is different for every user.• Collaborative


are needed to see this picture. • An edutainment site for kids• Developed by Jim Pollock and Krista Marks in Boulder, Colorado• Released on September 19, 2007• Editor’s Choice- Children’s Technology Review.

Who’s using Kerpoof?







Before using with students…


are needed to see this picture. • Explore! Explore! Explore!• Check out the Kerpoof teacher section that is packed with lessons and resources• Set up your own account

• Create a class group by contacting Kerpoof• Determine student usernames and passwords so that you can manage the information incase students forget

http://www.kerpoof.com/teach



Practice Time!


are needed to see this picture. Jason and JennyCreate a Drawing

Kristen and DesireeMake a Movie

Amy and LauraCreate a Story

Practice Time!


are needed to see this picture. You have 10 minutes to explore your tool in

Kerpoof and complete the wiki page related to your

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10 minutes

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9 minutes

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8 minutes

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7 minutes

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6 minutes

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5 minutes

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4 minutes

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2 minutes

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1 minutes

Gallery WalkQuickTime™ and a

TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressorare needed to see this picture.

• Have Fun!

• You have two minutes to take a gallery walk to see what other things can be created using Kerpoof.• Pick one computer and leave your “poof” for them telling something you liked about their project.