While searching for an alternative to the no-longer free
Glogster EDU, I discovered
Beeclip EDU.
Beeclip EDU is a simple platform that gives users the option to create an online scrapbook, collage, photo album, portfolio, or poster by adding photos and videos. The EDU version is free to teachers, but it only allows for the addition of up to 30 student accounts and one project. (Teachers can upgrade to the paid version for more features or to purchase additional accounts). Once work is complete, students have a private environment to view other student projects and insert their comments. Multiple students can work on the same project simultaneously by adding additional editors. Work can be embedded, downloaded, and printed once completed.
While this is a nice, free alternative to
Glogster,
Beeclip's interactive features are limited. For example, students cannot draw directly onto their scrapbook, search for clip art, add music, or even change the size of the text. They can, however, add YouTube videos, borders to photos, and text bubbles. If you are looking for a very simple way to create digital scrapbooks or posters,
Beeclip EDU is worth a look.
