50 Web 2.0 Ways To Tell a Story
http://cogdogroo.wikispaces.com/50+Ways

The 50 Ways to Tell a Story website was created by Alan Levine, and features a comprehensive view of many different free Web 2.0 tools that can be used to create and distribute digital stories.

Andy Carvin has a really great article about Alan's work at the PBS Teachers Learning.Now website, that can be accessed by clicking here.

Another article that educators may find useful is Web 2.0 Storytelling - Emergence of a New Genre, by Bryan Alexander and Alan Levine. It may be viewed and downloaded by clicking here.

Animoto
http://animoto.com/

Animoto allows you to create short photomontages from still images, add text and a soundtrack and save or share your creations.

There is also a version for educators with a few extra features and more information about Animoto for Education may be found by clicking here.

Dvolver Moviemaker
http://www.dfilm.com/live/moviemaker.html


Dvolver Moviemaker allows users to create short animated videos with cartoon figures. You can select from different locations, backgrounds, plots, characters, titles and music. When completed, projects may be emailed to others or posted to a blog.

Xtranormal
http://www.xtranormal.com/


Xtranormal is a popular Web 2.0 tool that lets users create animated movies with multiple characters and locations. One of Xtranormal's most interesting features is that you can type what you want each character to say and that text will be turned into synthesized speech that can be heard through your computer's speakers.

VoiceThread
http://voicethread.com/


VoiceThread is another creative Web 2.0 tool that utilizes audio in interesting ways. You can upload still images or video clips to the VoiceThread website and add audio comments with a microphone or even a telephone. Others may also add their own comments audio comments by using a microphone or telephone, or they may add video comments with a webcam.

Tabblo
http://www.tabblo.com/


Tabblo is a story-style photo sharing site that allows users to upload images and add text descriptions, which may be viewed as web pages or slideshows. Stylized templates are available and may be customized to add interest to your photo collections. Projects may be published on the Tabblo website where online visitors may post comments, or they may shared on other websites or blogs.