Issuu-+Chelsey+Olson

=Issuu:  [|www.issuu.com] =

= Introduction  =

Issuu is a free, award-winning Web 2.0 site that allows users to digitally publish, share, and view documents as stunning web-based flipbooks. From newspapers and magazines to newsletters and portfolios, Issuu transforms uploaded documents into cohesive published works that can be read by public or private audiences of your choosing. Users can share links to their published works or add the embedded code to their personal websites, blogs, or social networks. Additionally, Issuu acts as a go-to site when searching for quality resources on specific topics or when looking for publications of interest. This user-friendly site provides many helpful tutorials that explain all facets of the site from set-up to publication and more. The site is free and requires an email account to join and log-in. Due to the many beneficial features of this site, millions of people have joined Issuu and have digitally published a wide variety of works by a diverse range of authors. Overall, Issuu’s user-friendly layout and impeccable features make this Web 2.0 site an effective tool for educators and students. This video provides a simple introduction to Issuu:

media type="custom" key="22667048"

= Incorporating Issuu Into the Classroom  =

One major aspect of the writing process is publishing. Many times students are assigned writing and can only share their hard work with one person, their teacher. Issuu provides students the opportunity to write to an extended network of peers and an audience of selected educators. Not only do they have the opportunity to share their hard work with others, they are able to do so in an interesting, book-like format using Issuu. Teaching and then having students complete the various steps needed to upload and publish their work on Issuu requires use of vital 21st century skills that can be used beyond the classroom.

Not only do students benefit from the incorporation of Issuu in the classroom, but also teachers and parents. Teachers can utilize other published works found on Issuu as professional development tools for their own learning or as resources for students. Additionally, educators can publish their own works and share them publically on Issuu or on their website, social networks, and professional learning networks. Teachers can keep parents informed by publishing the classroom newsletter or share student work using Issuu. Overall, Issuu is an effective tool for student and teacher use within the 21st century classroom.

= Examples  = The following video is an excellent example of how Issuu can be used in the classroom. The teacher in the video explains how she plans on using Issuu to publish her students' poetry as a digital book. I would love to do this with my future students and plan to have them be included in every aspect of the publishing process. media type="custom" key="22667152"

These are actual examples of published digital works that can be made using Issuu. The publications found on Issuu range from professional magazines to classroom projects and more.

media type="custom" key="22667230" media type="custom" key="22667240" media type="custom" key="22667452"

Credits: Image provided by Google Images Videos provided by Youtube.com Sample digital works provided by Issuu.com