Comparing Digital Creation Tools

Darri Stephens from Common Sense Education introduces two digital creation tools, Book Creator and Shadow Puppet Edu, aimed at helping younger students express their creativity. Book Creator is an eBook maker with customization options, suitable for Android tablets and iPads. Shadow Puppet Edu is a video slideshow creator for iPads, offering embedded content sources for easy research. Both tools allow students to combine text, images, video, and sound, with various sharing options. Book Creator is ideal for eBook projects and creative freedom, while Shadow Puppet Edu is a free, all-in-one tool for primary classes.

What is the main focus of the video presented by Darri Stephens?

• To review the best educational games for children

• To teach coding to young students

• To discuss the history of educational technology

• To compare two digital creation tools for young students

Which two digital creation tools are compared in the video?

• Edmodo and Schoology

• Book Creator and Shadow Puppet Edu

• Google Classroom and Seesaw

• Kahoot and Quizlet

What is Book Creator primarily used for?

• Making video slideshows

• Creating eBooks

• Developing mobile apps

• Designing websites

What is a key advantage of using Book Creator for students?

• It supports virtual reality content

• It has a built-in quiz feature

• It is free to use

• It offers extensive customization options

How can students share their creations using Book Creator?

• As an ePub file, a PDF, or a video

• Through a live presentation

• Directly to social media only

• Only as a printed book

Which feature is unique to Shadow Puppet Edu?

• Exporting as a PDF

• Ability to create hand-drawn sketches

• Recording audio files

• Embedded content sources for research

What makes Shadow Puppet Edu particularly suitable for primary students?

• Its integration with virtual reality

• Its focus on mathematical tools

• Its advanced coding features

• Its straightforward video slideshow creation

What is a notable feature of Shadow Puppet Edu regarding content sources?

• It includes sources like NASA and The British Library

• It only uses local device storage

• It does not support external content

• It requires manual content uploads

Which tool is recommended for students who want more creative freedom?

• Kahoot

• Google Classroom

• Shadow Puppet Edu

• Book Creator

Which tool is highlighted as being free in the video?

• Book Creator

• Both tools

• Neither tool

• Shadow Puppet Edu