I want to tell you about my all time favorite web 2.0 tool that I use all the time. It is called Animoto (https://animoto.com).
This online creation software incorporates photos, songs, text and videos clips to create one of a kind custom videos in a snap. It is so simple to use that even a child can use it. The best part about Animoto is that teachers can apply for a free education account! Here is an introductory video from Animoto's YouTube page.
One of my jobs as the media specialist at my school is to take photos and publicize what we do throughout the year on our school website and on Facebook. Animoto has been a lifesaver for me because I can upload photos and have a three minute video about field day or the fifth grade dance within a matter of minutes. And the best part of it is that the students love watching the videos! They enjoying looking for pictures of themselves and of their friends.
Here is a sample of my own work from this past year.
Now to be fair I have only used Animoto to create videos about events, but this software would be great to create introductory lesson videos or even for students to use to create class projects. Animoto does allows teachers to create free accounts for their students to use. Students can then work on their own or in groups to create a video about whatever topic they want. The blog at Freemake.com has a great article about Animoto educator accounts. You can read it at http://www.freemake.com/blog/animoto-education-for-school-users/. In the article, it describes in detail how to apply for and set up an education account.
I think Animoto is one of the best tools out there for media specialists and educators. If you have not already tried it, please do so. You will be happy you did! For more information about an Animoto education account and to check out a few more sample videos, go to https://animoto.com/education/classroom.
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