In the last post, we explained the basic steps in PowerPoint that we can use to create simple picture books: how to insert and edit images, sounds, texts... This time, we will expand our knowledge and create interactive stories! There are a lot of different digital materials for reading and learning available on the internet. … Continue reading Interactive picture book in PowerPoint – 2nd part

There are a lot of picture books in digital format that can be found on the internet. Take a look at this extensive database - International Children’s Digital Library.  The simplest way to create a picture book in digital form - is to digitalise it! This of course, doesn't mean to scan the book and turn … Continue reading Digital picture book in PowerPoint – part 1

While preparing any kind of imagery for storytelling, digital picture books etc., sometimes we will need to edit images. Although there are many programs for image editing, beginners might find them too difficult to navigate - that is, until we learn some basic steps in simpler programs. It is quite important to remember that no … Continue reading REMOVING A SIMPLE IMAGE BACKGROUND

A man – Homo narrans – always enjoyed a good story. But what makes a good story on paper, isn't exactly what will make it equally interesting when spoken out loud. Whenever someone is telling a story, you will notice that a very important part of that storytelling is - the sound of the words, the way … Continue reading SOUND STORY

Technology that most of us use today allows us to create an abundance of interesting and creative content, and become creators rather than passive consumers. In the following posts, you will learn how to create sound stories, interactive stories, and other digital content children can use. However, the first step in this creative process is … Continue reading BASIC SOUND EDITING – MAKE A MOBILE PHONE MELODY

EXERCISE 1 – Film scene without sound Try the following exercise with your pupils: play a chosen film scene but without the image. Can they understand what the scene is about? Where is the character? What is he/she doing? EXERCISE 2 – Thinking of sounds that accompany a photograph or a film scene Show your pupils photographs … Continue reading PLAYING WITH SOUNDS