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TechnoToon

Animate a graphic story to make a one-of-a-kind cartoon. Digital storytelling lessons for Google Slides or PowerPoint.

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Digital Storytelling for Ages 8-11

Inspire reluctant writers with digital storytelling lesson plans. In TechnoToon, elementary and middle school students unleash their imaginations to craft a story resembling a cartoon or animated comic strip. To start, they explore writing conventions and watch sample stories for inspiration. Students then channel their creativity to construct their own story. They follow step-by-step instructions to add text boxes, images, callouts, starbursts, and word art. Transitions are inserted between slides to divide the scenes. Animation is applied to objects to bring the story to life. Upon completion, the graphic story is published as a link with the slides set to play automatically. Course includes versions for PowerPoint and Google Slides for students.

Visual Storytelling Course

Teach digital storytelling and boost creativity with a unique and innovative technology project. Students create an animated cartoon using presentation software. Resources include a Teacher Guide with  checklists, assessment tools, review questions, and skill review activities for practicing and applying new skills.

Captivate Young Writers

Unlock the creative potential of young minds with sample cartoons that serve as motivating examples. These diverse digital story samples include Marco Polo, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Bicycle Safety Tips, My Dream, Super Dog, Cartoon, and What Is It?

Integrate Technology Into Curriculum

Blend the presentation project into language arts or computer studies. Promote STEM by combining curriculum and technology learning objectives. Summarize a novel, share facts, or review a topic currently being studied by building an animated presentation. Transform learning with digital storytelling!

Student-Centered Approach

Foster a self-directed classroom. Teachers play the role of a facilitator. Students achieve new technology skills and complete the story-telling task independently, building confidence and empowerment as they take ownership of their work. The Teacher Guide includes a wealth of suggested applications: create a dream sequence, illustrate a wacky scene, invent a superhero, tell a joke, and many more creative ideas!

Animation and Picture Editing Workshops

Extra optional challenges include tips and tricks for slide show animation techniques, collaborative peer-editing, screencasting, getting pictures from the internet, and how to trim, crop, flip, and recolor images.

Additional information

Ages

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Grades

grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
Program

Slides, PowerPoint
Tech Integration

language arts, media arts
Tech Skill

animation, presentation
License

Starter, Class, Classrooms
Starter License Includes

online teacher guide, online student workbook, get started, printable assessment tools, sample files, templates, extension activities, certificates, parent letters
Class License Includes

online teacher guide, getting started tips, course calendar, online student workbook, online assignments, printable assessment tools, online quizzes, student reporting, sample files, extension activities, certificates, parent letters, templates
Classroom License Includes

online teacher guide, getting started tips, course calendar, class management tools, online student workbook, online assignments, printable assessment tools, online quizzes, student reporting, sample files, extension activities, certificates, parent letters, templates
Product Type

Course

Assignment 1 Digital Storytelling, Cartoons, & Comic Strips

Produce silly comic strips by writing text into callouts to describe what is happening.

Assignment 2 View Sample Digital Stories

Examine digital stories to learn about the structure and ignite interest in animated storytelling.

Assignment 3 Organize Story Ideas for the Digital Story

Invent a cartoon story. Determine the audience. Sketch events into a storyboard to form a plan.

Assignment 4 Make the Title Slide

Spark interest in the story with a unique title slide. Format text, text boxes, and slide background.

Assignment 5 Set the Scene

Convey information about setting, character, and plot by combining images with callouts.

Assignment 6 Create the Action Scenes

Illustrate the remaining scenes. Exaggerate the story action using starbursts and WordArt.

Assignment 7 Add Transitions and Animations

Divide the action using transitions. Animate each scene and sequence the timing of events.

Assignment 8 Digital Story Checklist

Self-evaluate the content, design, and animation applied to each scene. Revise the story.

Assignment 9 Publish your Digital Story

Prepare the story for an audience. Set the slides to play automatically. Invite peers to view it.

Optional Digital Storytelling Activities for Students

  • Generate a Story Idea: Pick a character, setting, and plot.
  • Picture Editing Workshop: Trim, crop, recolor, and flip.
  • Use Images from the Internet: Insert a file or link.
  • Animation Workshop: Tips for animations, timing, and more.
  • Peer Edit the Digital Story: Share the story. Invite comments.
  • Print a Comic Strip or Comic Book: Print as a handout.
  • Make a Video: Record the story, then share.

Integrate Technology into Language Arts - Digital Storytelling Activities

Inspire visual storytelling using Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint lessons. Combine text, imagery, and animation to create a story that looks like a cartoon or animated comic strip. Creative writing activities for elementary or middle school. Digital storytelling project includes fun presentation ideas for students and samples to spark imaginations!
  • Select and organize story ideas
  • Produce an original digital story
  • Revise a story to improve quality
  • Publish a digital story to share with others
  • Save a digital story as other file types
  • Format slide background for story backdrop
  • Express ideas creatively
  • Illustrate events with images and objects
  • Divide story action by applying transitions
  • Animate slide objects to sequence events

TechnoToon | Digital Storytelling

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Animate a graphic story to make a one-of-a-kind cartoon. Digital storytelling lessons for Google Slides or PowerPoint.

3 reviews for TechnoToon

  1. new.technokids.com –

    I have purchased a project and it has been amazing. Everything you could possibly wish for is included in the resources. The children really appreciated the step by step walk through and were excited about how much they learned during the unit. They were so proud of their work at the completion of the unit. I will be back to buy some more!
    St Paul's School,Brisbane
    January 30,2016

  2. new.technokids.com –

    Very nice. Very organized. Thank You!
    Bremen Elementary School,Bremen
    January 29,2016

  3. new.technokids.com –

    TechnoKids technology projects are wonderful tools for teaching technology in a very meaningful way.
    The Boys' Latin School of Maryland,Baltimore
    January 16,2015
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How long does it take to teach a course?

Every course includes a schedule. It lists the time recommended for each assignment. Typically, it takes between 30-60 minutes to complete an assignment depending on the grade level. Based on this time frame, a typical course takes between 360-600 minutes to complete. This is about 6-8 weeks if your students have computer class twice a week. However, if your students have computer class every day, a course can be completed in about 2-3 weeks.

How do I decide which assignments to teach?

You may not have the time to teach an entire TechnoKids course. The good news is that TechnoKids offers flexibility. Many courses can be shortened by omitting assignments or lengthened by including skill reviews and extension activities. You can easily adapt the course to suit your schedule. Refer to the Ideas for Implementation section in the teacher guide for suggestions.

Does the course integrate into other subjects?

TechnoKids courses are inter-disciplinary. This means the lesson plans blend computing skills with general content areas such as language arts, geography, or business studies. If you do not have a dedicated digital literacy class, refer to the Technology Integration Suggestions section in each teacher guide for ideas on how you can include the course in other subject areas.

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Yes. You must sign into TechnoHub to access the course content from your bookshelf. The teacher guide and student workbook for a course are available online only. However, resources such as assessment tools, handouts, course slides, templates, and samples are downloadable.