23 06 2009

Collaborative stories across two countries

Posted by: fionabeal in information

Miss Ale’s class in Argentina and my Grade 4/5 class in South Africa have been writing stories collaboratively in circle groups using Etherpad.  I have been looking around for ways of presenting these stories on blogs using a programme other than Empressr which downloads very slowly or sometimes not at all. I came across Slideboom.com and am eager to see if it opens up more easily. (Don’t forget to use the full screen button on the right bottom). There’s only one problem – anyone viewing can download the story as well. Do you think this is something that can be abused?

Cinderella pays a visit

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7 Responses to “Collaborative stories across two countries”

1.   Renata Says:
   June 24th, 2009 at 10:57 am

   Hi there!
   I wanted to tell you that your stories are great! This one of cinderella and i also loved the one of the beach,the lock and the chest, it was lovely. I think it’s a great idea, yours of writting stories across 2 different and far away countries! I’m also from Argentina and woujld love to collaborate one day if you like
   kisses
   reni

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   fionabeal Reply:
   July 18th, 2009 at 6:51 am

   Thanks very much for your comments Reni. I am glad you enjoyed the stories. What class are you in, in Argentina?

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2.   Mrs T & the Fab 5's Says:
   July 13th, 2009 at 8:05 pm

   We enjoyed reading your story. What a great idea to share the writing between two countries! We would like to try something like that too. We have a classblog and you might like to visit it. It can be found at menziescreekfab5s.globalstudent.org.au. Drop by and say hello. We will visit again and hopefully read more of your stories.
   Cheers, Mrs T & the Fab 5’s

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   fionabeal Reply:
   July 18th, 2009 at 7:05 am

   Thanks very much Mrs T. The story writing has been amazing, I must say. Your blog is great too. I’d love to know how you got three photos side by side like that. Do tell! Let’s try and do some collaborating next term.

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3.   Belen D Says:
   July 15th, 2009 at 3:46 am

   Hello Fiona!
   I am Miss Ale’s student from Argentina, a part of these project! I really like the story we wrote with you! They look lovely in these programme.
   The story is creative and very original! The idea of writting the stories is wonderful!
   Kisses and hugs
   Belen D

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   fionabeal Reply:
   July 18th, 2009 at 6:54 am

   Hello Belen. Thank you very much for such encouraging comments. We love working with your teacher and Grade 6 classes.

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4.   Courtney Says:
   September 30th, 2009 at 4:23 am

   i love the story. its great. very creative.

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