StoryJumper, a storybook creator
Story creators
Description: StoryJumper is a digital platform for creating and sharing storybooks. On StoryJumper, users can employ a wide range of tools and templates to design their stories, including adding text, illustrations, voice recordings, and backgrounds. Once created, these stories get saved automatically, and can then be published and shared online or printed as physical books. In teacher mode, educators can create templates for students to use. StoryJumper allows for collaborative working, meaning that different users can work on the same book. It is completely free but it requires having an account.
Evaluation: StoryJumper is an interactive, creative and fun tool to encourage students to practice their writing and storytelling skills through creating storybooks. Also, it is a useful tool for project work or to support collaboration between students. However, creating a storybook requires quite some time, although students may find the creation process engaging and motivating.
Cost: Free with registration.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Low in terms of creating a storybook, although it can later be used forever.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : High. StoryJumper collects personal information such as date of birth, username, and email address. Personal information is only shared with trusted business partners for service delivery or for legal reasons and is securely stored. Storyjumper does not display third-party ads. It acknowledges users’ rights to access, rectification, deletion, and restriction of processing, at least for those in the European Union. StoryJumper states compliance with the GDPR. See more here and here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes.