The Five “Ws” of StoryTubes
What is StoryTubes? The 2-minute or less "my favorite book" video project is a unique opportunity for kids to promote their favorite books via short videos…and for kids to learn about new titles by watching them. While the program does include a contest component, with prizes donated by national publishers and others, the goal of the program is to harness kids’ excitement for books and share it on the Internet.
Why should I bother? Around age eight, kids read less and use technology more. This program uses kids’ interest in technology and the Internet to promote reading. Learn how research supports the StoryTubes goal by reading the 2008 Kids and Family Reading Report athttp://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/news/readingreport.htm
Who can participate? Kids and teens (grades K-12) who are residents of: the United States or its territories; Canada; the Netherlands; the Republic of China; or the Republic of Malta. Children of U.S. military personnel stationed abroad may also enter. Students may enter through an organization (i.e., a school or library) or on their own.
Where can I find more information, including how to upload videos and what type of cameras to use? More information is included in the How Do I...? section of this StoryTubes website.
When does the contest run? The contest generally starts in January with online voting taking place in April.
Click here to watch winners from 2011.
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