Posted in Computer-Assisted Language Learning, EFL Teacher Resources, Public Education

An online multi-media tool for Primary School learners

The Kerpoof Studio has been another useful after-midnight-surfing discovery that I would like to share with you. And if you ‘re reading these lines and it’s after midnight, DO NOT try Kerpoof Studio now, because it can keep you up all night long!

So, what is Kerpoof Studio? There’s no better way to describe the site than the presentation provided by the site itself, so here it goes: “The answer to that is not so simple. Kerpoof is all about having fun, discovering things, and being creative. Here are just a few ways that you can use Kerpoof:

Make artwork (even if you aren’t good at drawing!)
Make an animated movie (really! it’s easy!)
Earn Koins which you can trade for fun things in the Kerpoof Store
Make a printed card, t-shirt, or mug
Tell a story
Make a drawing
Vote on the movies, stories, and drawings that other people have made

Check out our What’s New and How-To pages to learn more about what you can do with Kerpoof. Kerpoof doesn’t come with a manual or a directory or a map. If we’ve done our job right, then finding your way to the various nooks and crannies of Kerpoof will be half the fun.

In addition to being a lot of fun, Kerpoof has many educational uses. Visit our educator page (with ideas and lesson plans for how to use Kerpoof) or read our flyer for educators if you are in a hurry but want to learn more.

If you are a parent, you may also want to read our for parents page.”

All in all, this is a user-friendly tool that allows its users to express themselves creatively! There are many ways we can all exploit it the ELT classroom, but if you feel need help with the latter, make sure that you consult with the Teacher’s Guide provided within the site! Can’t wait to use it with my learners and … if you try it soon (or have tried it in the past), please, let us know how it was!!!

Author:

I am an appointed English teacher in a public Greek Primary School. I have studied English Language and Literature at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and I own a Master’s Degree in English Language Teaching (University of Patras, Greece). I have worked in private English Language schools in Greece for 5 years after my graduation from the university and, since 2003, I’ve been working in the Greek public sector. I was born in Lamia, Greece, and I now live with my husband and daughter in Almyros, Greece.


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