Hello everyone!
Note; we have added an addendum to the end of this post for those of you looking for new titles and transitions!
Note; we have added an addendum to the end of this post for those of you looking for new titles and transitions!
To go with the last post on using student created video in the classroom, considering we recommended Windows Live Movie Maker, we thought we'd better show you some of it's basics.
To this end we've fired up our Youtube channel again and made a couple of videos on how to create a video or slideshow using Automovie Themes. We chose this for the example because, as we said in our last post, Moviemaker is either in your EduSTAR package or a free download. We looked around for a couple tutorials, including the one on the DEECD website (which shows a much older version of Movie Maker), and none of them showed things quite as we wanted you to see them.
We made two videos showing you how easy it is, even for quite young students, to make a good looking finished product very quickly. Keep in mind this is just the very basics. Both of these videos are only about 5 minutes long and will show you how to quickly produce a movie in just a few minutes using Automovie Themes. The first is a short piece of video and the second is a slideshow with music.
Please keep in mind we have the
copyright holder's permission for the music we use. When choosing your
music please be aware that if you upload a video containing copyrighted
material the hosting site may block it for copyright infringement and,
in severe cases, you may end up being sued or prosecuted!
See? It isn't hard at all!
Why not use video from school excursions? Have students submit video and edit into a presentation. A trip to the museum or gallery? Have each of them stand in front of something of interest to them and give a short report on it and why it appeals to them.
For the younger ones, take photos during the week of your students when they do well, holding their piece of work. At the end of the week put it into a slideshow and show the class as a reward.
Video is a way to communicate. Video is a way to learn from each other. Video is a way to say "well done". Video can even be a special treat. You need an icebreaker for a new class as a CRT? How about a video or slideshow of some of your hobbies and interests so the kids can get to know you a little? Flex your imagination and explore the possibilities!
How do YOU use video in the classroom? Do you use Windows Live Movie Maker or something else? Do you have any links to your own work or other tutorials you'd like us to see?
Addendum;
We get a lot of people coming through looking for new automovie themes for Windows Live Movie maker. With this new version there just isn't a lot around as Microsoft is keeping much of the architecture to itself. However, Windows Live Movie Maker 6 still works on Windows 7! The amount of user-created titles, transitions etc for this version is very large.
We recommend starting with this blog to get Windows Movie Maker 6 working on your Windows 7 machine and access to all the content that is out there;
Blaines Movie Maker Blog.
How do YOU use video in the classroom? Do you use Windows Live Movie Maker or something else? Do you have any links to your own work or other tutorials you'd like us to see?
Addendum;
We get a lot of people coming through looking for new automovie themes for Windows Live Movie maker. With this new version there just isn't a lot around as Microsoft is keeping much of the architecture to itself. However, Windows Live Movie Maker 6 still works on Windows 7! The amount of user-created titles, transitions etc for this version is very large.
We recommend starting with this blog to get Windows Movie Maker 6 working on your Windows 7 machine and access to all the content that is out there;
Blaines Movie Maker Blog.
Mel.
I use Video in Special Education when the opportunity presents itself. As an example, one of the class activities was to make a kite followed by an excursion to a local park to fly them.
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Not only was it a reward for them for doing well, it was an excellent way to build bonds between the Staff and the Students. They still produce instant smiles when they see me entering the school months later ;).
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