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This
site includes links to assist in the creation of a variety of presentation
types from avatars to power points to movies.
The Helpful Downloads and Links section includes editing downloads
and links to tutorials.
"How
To" includes video tutorials and demonstrations.
Discussion
Groups is an opportunity to learn from others and share helpful insights.
Sample
Movies is an opportunity to view some ideas for creating movies and
presentations. |
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Helpful Downloads and Links |
| Microsoft
Photo Story 3 Download |
Photo
Story 3 is a free download that can be used to create movies from digital
photographs or power point slides. Music, narration, and transitions can
be added to make the presentation interesting.To use power point slides
as images within photostory 3, first save each slide as a png. This program
is extremely easy to use. Digital stories can be created by students. Classroom
presentations can be made with each student in the class or within a group. |
| Windows
Media Player 10 |
Windows
Media Player 10 is needed to run Photo Story 3. Download at this site. |
| Windows
Movie Maker Download |
Windows
Movie Maker is a video editing software. You can import videos or pictures
into the program in order to create movies with titles, transitions,and
credits. |
| Camtasia
Studio 6 |
Camtasia
Studio is a device that can be used to capture information on your computer
screen for use in presentations. It can also be used to capture, edit,
and share other videos. This site has a trial download. |
| Snag-It
Free Trial |
Snag
It is screen capture software that can be used to to easily capture
information on your computer screen. It also allows you to add effects
for use in presentations. This site has a free 30 day trial period.
It is very simple to use.The purchase price
varies according to the number of users, but can be as little as $60. |
| Swish |
Swish
is easy Flash animation software. This link is a 30 day download trial. |
| Pod
Bean |
Pod
Bean has free Podcast hosting services. |
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"How To" |
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Making
An Avatar With a Webcam Demo |
This
is a step by step video demonstration view of how to create an avatar with
the Logitech Quick Cam 9000 from the desk top.The Demo was created using
Camtasia
Studio 6. |
| Flip
Camera Movie Maker Tutorial |
If
you need something to help you get started using the flip video camera,
this is the site to see. |
| Using
the Flip Camera |
Are
you smarter than a fourth grader? Let some fourth graders show you how
to use the Flip Camera. |
| Instructional
Technology Development Program |
This
site contains Photostory tutorials and basics. |
| JOL
Photo Story Tutorial |
This
site contains Photo Story Tutorials and Basics. |
| Creating
Power PointPresentations |
This
is an audio video tutorial . |
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Discussion Group |
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| Quick
Topics Discussion Board |
Discuss What questions do you have in the video/movie making process |
| Wiki
Spaces Discussion |
This
site is a wiki. Feel free to add information, ideas. |
| V.
Martinez's Ning Page |
Ning is a type of
social networking space that allows individuals to create space for contacting
and interacting with friends, family, or business aquaintances. It's very
similar to other social networking sites. It is free and easy to use. It's
a little like a wiki. On my ning page you will find a demonstration on
making an avatar and may participate in a discussion on Photo Story 3 and
other things. |
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Sample Movies |
| How
To Use a Flip Camera |
Are
you smarter than a fourth grader? This video shows fourth graders demonstrating
"how to" use the flip camera. This video was edited with Windows Movie
Maker |
| Dynamite
Diamantes |
This
video is a series of power point slides created by fourth graders. Each
slide was saved as a png file and then imported into Photo Story 3. |
| Hurricane
Gustav Interviews |
This
video was created by students on the eve of Hurricane Gustav. Students
interviewed the principal, teachers, and paras as to whether they were
evacuating. |
| CHAMPs
Procedures |
This
is a series of videos of teachers demonstrating CHAMPs techniques in a
variety of situations. Some of them were video taped by students. |
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How
To Use Quick Cam Software to Create Avatars |
This
demonstration is a step by step tutorial for using the Quick Cam Pro 9000
Web Cam to create avatars. Through the use of Camtasia Studio, screen captures
assist with the demonstration process. |
| Student
Created Avatars |
Students
in fourth grade completed these avatars after creating 5 paragraph essays.
The avatars were rewarding and motivational for students to complete the
writing process. |
| Veterans
Day Movie |
This
video was created in Windows Movie Maker using scanned pictures of veterans
of students' family members. |
| Teacher
Modeled Lessons for Champs |
This
site is a set of videos of teachers modeling CHAMPs expectations within
various settings. |
| Teacher
Math Lesson Video |
This
math lesson was video taped by a student and placed on a class website
for review and reference by students. |
| Student
Created Presentations |
This
site contains a variety of presentations created by students. |