Position: EFL teacher and Regional Digital Curriculum Integrator and Teacher Trainer.
School: Sovraintendenza agli Studi della Valle d’Aosta
Years as an Educator: 17
Fun/Zany/Interesting fact: Claudia loves English literature, from classic novels to poetry. Immersing in stories fuels her imagination. She also enjoys solving escape rooms.
Favorite Book Creator Feature: Collaboration through group projects and providing feedback via voice notes and annotations, fostering teamwork, creativity, and guided student rewriting.
Memorable moments and visual elements
One memorable moment from using Book Creator was when teachers built their digital books entirely from scratch in the workshop dedicated to creative writing. They planned out their stories, designed the layouts, and added custom illustrations. The excitement in the room was palpable as they saw their ideas materialize. When the final creations were shared, the amazement on the teachers' faces was unforgettable—they hadn’t expected their abstract ideas to be brought to life so vividly.
Another standout moment came from incorporating augmented reality (AR) into the books. Teachers designed interactive 3D elements that readers could engage with using AR apps. Watching the reveal of hidden animations brought a sense of wonder and accomplishment. The reading experience became a dynamic, tech-enhanced journey that blended imagination with innovation.
This book depicts one of my favourite moments in literature, and the one that gave birth to masterpieces I absolutely adore!
The excitement in the room was palpable as they saw their ideas materialize.Claudia Fisanotti
Goals and aspirations for the upcoming year
My goals and aspirations for using Book Creator in the upcoming year focus on deepening creativity, enhancing engagement, and fostering digital literacy:
- Empower Student Storytelling: I plan to encourage students to use Book Creator to tell their unique stories, integrating multimedia elements like audio, video, and AR to make their narratives more immersive and personal.
- Global Collaboration: I aim to connect my classroom with others around the world, using Book Creator’s collaboration features to co-author books with students from different cultures, promoting global awareness and diverse perspectives.
- Have FUN!: Use creativity with no moderation and learn with teachers and students on how to build competences while achieving our potential.
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Hotler joined Book Creator as the Education Community Manager in February, 2023. He has 15 years of experience in education as a teacher, coach, and consultant in North America and Europe. His mission is to build and empower communities of educators who are passionate about teaching with Book Creator.