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IMC & Makerspace: Digital Tools

Digital Tools

These tools can be used by anyone, anywhere! You may need to create an account to utilize some of the more enhanced features.

Examples

E Book Example
This is an example of an ebook created with Book Creator. Click on the link to read the book or have it read to you.

Create a Book

Book Creator
A simple way to make digital books online. Requires a free account.
Flipsnack
Create books by uploading PDFs or using Flipsnack's tools. An account is required for use. A free option is available.
My Storybook
Create a storybook online. This is simple for young children to use. Requires a free account in order to save your storybook.

Create an Animation

Wick Editor
Wick is a free tool for creating simple animations or interactive games. No account creation is required.

Create a Storyboard

Storyboard That
Drag and drop backgrounds, props and characters to create a storyboard. Requires a free account to save your storyboard.

Create Simple Graphics

Auto Draw
Create a simple graphic. Begin drawing and Auto Draw will predict what image you want.
Word Clouds
Copy and paste a list of words to create a word cloud. This is simple enough for young children to use. No account required.

Create a Time Line

Tiki Toki
Create interactive timelines using Tiki Toki. A free account is required for use.
Time Toast
Create a timeline with Time Toast. An account is required. The public account plan is free with limitations.
Sutori
Sutori is an excellent tool for creating interactive timelines. It can also be used to create presentations, infographics, study guides and more. An account is required, there is a free option.

Create Posters, infographics and more

Canva
Create social media graphics, presentations, posters and other visual content with Canva's drag and drop editor. A free account is required.
Piktochart
Create social media graphics, presentations, posters and other visual content with Piktochart's drag and drop editor. A free account is required.
Genially
Genially is a tool for creating interactive images, infographics, presentations and more. A free account is required.

Math and Science Manipulatives

Glencoe Online Virtual Math Manipulatives
A variety of virtual math manipulatives sorted by grades. For use in grades PK-8.
PhET STEM maniulatives
Free science and math simulations for teaching STEM topics, including physics, chemistry, biology, and math, from University of Colorado Boulder.

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