Monday, November 2, 2009
bp3_2009112_web20tools
http://sketchfu.com/home
Sketchfu is an awesome Web 2.0 application that I can use in my 2nd grade classroom to enrich the learning experiences of my students. Using this application, students will have a creative outlet for expression in a new media rich format. Sketchfu is a free application and can be used to promote learning communities and groups because you can connect and share with others on the network and amongst other networks such as MySpace, Facebook, Blogger, and others. Sketchfu allows the artist to use simple drawing tools such as color and line selectors to make simple or elaborate drawings. You can save your work, share with others, view other artist’s work, make comments, and receive feedback.
I would use this tool by having my students create a Sketchfu drawing to go with a creative writing assignment they've penned. Using Sketchfu, they could illustrate their work, publish, and share with classmates. One of the most exciting parts of this process for them is sure to be the fact that they can replay their brush strokes and watch their creation come to life over and over again. I would allow students to make comments on each other's work. Students could also publish their writing or story that goes along with the drawing as the first comment.
What a great and free Web 2.0 application tool! I can remember using computer programs similar to these in elementary school, but without the networking capabilities. One of the best features of this tool is truly the ability to share with others far and near. The possibilities are endless. From pen pals to classroom presentations, Sketchfu is an awesome tool
Now...I hope I can get to it from our school website...
1 comments:
This site looks to be extremely easy as well as user friendly. I will try to use this in my Foreign Language classes. I usually have them create a paragraph in the target language in which they must describe a picture that they create. THis would be perfect for this. Thanks!