Making movies only for Speilberg??? Not any more, I have been amazed at how easy it is to create movies from powerpoint slides transferred into free Movie Maker 3 software. The application of this into a classroom opens all sorts of possibilities. The opportunities to offer choice in assessment - particularly to those learners who may struggle with writing - are endless. Imagine a movie to show a life cycle in science - meeting the needs of all learning types through the visual, kinaesthetic, and by adding sound files- auditory elements that can be carefully structured for each learner, or small group.
Step by step instructions could be pre-recorded for learners who may need to revisit them more than once. Learners who may have low confidence standing in front of a group to do a presentation could create a movie to show instead - allowing them to have a successful performance experience. Video diary can help keep track of evidence, or the processes taken to create a work of art or role play.
I have used movie maker for an assignment in Arts and Technology, both of these were done using still photographs, background audio and text to connect images. In a tute we learned how to create a movie using powerpoint. So I thought I would give it a try- using only clip art, this short piece took about half an hour of try and try again! AS you can see- I need a bit more practice to fine tune the timing.
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Great little movie Karen..very creative indeed!
I too am amazed at how simple these applications are. Gone are the days of time consuming clips. A production such as this would be a great tool to use to encourage academic engagement whilst providing learners with opportunities to engage in the higer order thinking skills of evaluate and design. Using tools such as this makes learning fun and interesting...what better way to develop positive attitudes and perceptions about learning?
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