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I chose the Web 2.0 tool Story Jumper. On of the classes I teach is Creative Writing for high school seniors. I wanted to choose something that can be used in the classroom, is free, and is easy to use. I found Story Jumper to fit all of these areas.

Home Page (Figure 1)


Before starting the online application, you can play with the interface but in order to save anything, a user name and password needs to be created. By clicking "sign-up" you will be able to create an account (see Fig. 1). Once that is done it is time to play.

Interface (Figure 2)


The interface is easy to use (see Fig 2). The top panel shows all the pages in the book you are creating. The left panel has different scene templates and objects. It operates with common point and click control and even allows layering. Click on the page then the object and the object appears on that page. You can copy, rotate, and re-size objects. I also found that the graphics are vector files which means the size of the object doesn't degrade the object or create pixelation (see Fig 3).The program also allows a user to import personal photos.

Vector Objects (Figure 3)


The only possible drawback to this program is the temptation to order a copy of your book for $24.95.

Ken
(Screen shots taken with Skitch)