A classic handout is text, occasionally with a picture. A StoryBook can be text, images, video, audio, and check-in questions — all in the same "book," organized into chapters and pages, that a student can read directly in their browser, no app required.
Best uses
- Illustrated readings — a story or literary text paired with images
- Structured study material — a unit broken into logical chapters, with a review question at the end of each
- Multimedia projects — a history or geography assignment with maps, photos, a short explainer video, and a quick check quiz
Building one, step by step
From "New Activity," choose StoryBook. First stop is the cover: a cover image and a short intro — what students see before hitting "Start reading." From there, add chapters, then pages within each chapter.
Content blocks available on every page
- Text — full formatting editor
- Image — upload or search a free stock library
- Video — YouTube or Vimeo link, played inline
- Audio — uploaded file or direct link
- Embed — maps, slide decks, other embeddable tools
- Question — a check-in block; the reader must answer correctly to continue
Once saved, a StoryBook shares just like any other activity: a direct link or QR code. Students don't need an account to read — they open the link and start right from the cover.