Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Blog #14: Music Video

Here is an example of a music video you can review to help you get some ideas:



Here is the link to ZAMZAR - a website that allows you to download video from the Internet. Good for this project. Once the video is downloaded, you can put it into i-Movie and then edit the sections that you want. The downloaded video link will be sent to you in an email. It's pretty easy to use...just follow the instructions. Suggested format is .mov.



Blog #13: PSA or Inspirational Video

Here is an example of a PSA:



Here is an example of an inspirational video:


Monday, April 9, 2012

Blog #12: Your Three Words Project



This is a video uploaded. It was exported as a QUICKTIME MOVIE from iMovie.

Blog #11: Web 2.0 Tool

 
Web 2.0 Tool: STORYBIRD


         Storybird is a web 2.0 tool that allows you to create original illustrated books. You can add your own text and select illustrations from several different artists.  You have the option of sharing their Storybird privately or publicly on the network. The final product can be printed, watched on screen, or shared through a worldwide library.

Storybird could be used in the classroom for the following:

·   Create a children’s story on saving money, budgeting, etc… (personal finance class)

·   Use an original poem and create a book with illustrations (english class)

·   Create a book on a period of history from a child’s perspective (social studies class)

·   Create a book about the importance of healthy eating and good fitness habits (health class)

To  use Storybird, you need to create an account. Once it is created, you browse through the various artists and select a group of images for your book. Multiple artists can be used and you can search by topics (for example, dogs; all artists with dog images would appear to pick from).

As you create each page, you select from the illustrations and add your own text.

Once you are finished you can save and publish your book. You can make your book private (only for viewing by those you select) or public (for all to see). You can also order the book and have it printed and sent directly to you.