Myths & Legends Story Creator

While at first glance this seems like a tool geared for younger kids, and it probably is, there is never harm in having a little fun during creative writing or in an upper level class. Myths & Legends Story Creator is an online application that allows you to plug in visual pieces, and it looks like it has an audio function. Have your students recreate a story line as a children's book. Even though this is geared towards kids, try it out with your older students and see what happens. As always, think outside the box.

Literary Links

I'm always thrilled when someone finds something regarding technology they think is interesting and exciting, and they are using it in their class with success. KUDOS to Jasmine Tyler for finding and using this resource in her English 12 classes:

http://www.literaryworlds.org

It's a virtual world based on various books. College students have created these worlds based on various literary pieces and users can interact with/live within the settings, plots, & characters of each respective novel - she says her students love it! Jasmine noted some of the novels require you to request permission to enter the world, but she's been corresponding with the creators of these worlds, and they're more than happy to accommodate her requests, needs, and conversation!

Try it out - it looks like a great resource to try in your classes! Enjoy! Thanks Jasmine!