Multimedia+Tools

=Multimedia Tools= toc A collection of links, tips, and resources for using multimedia tools.

Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling Digital Storytelling Tools for Educators (free download)

Animoto
Animoto is a cloud-based tool that allows users to easily incorporate images, video clips, text, and music into video slideshows.

Apply for an [|educator's account]for unlimited videos (account is good for 50 students for 6 mo.) Once your receive full-access to your educator account have your students sign up using your unique class code (see directions below). @http://animoto.com/education/getting_started @http://biz.animoto.com/education/classcode_sm.pdf
 * Sign-up using your Class Code**
 * Directions for students to use Class Code**

Animoto Frequently Asked Questions Tips for putting together better Animoto videos. media type="youtube" key="MqlGGllwT0c?fs=1" height="405" width="500"

Flip Video
The Basics of creating a movie within the FlipShare application.

GarageBand




Watch a video on creating a podcast using GarageBand media type="youtube" key="IYscVOUUfMs?fs=1" height="385" width="480"

Glogster
Directions on setting up classes using the school premium license.

Glogster Educator Resource Library (great glog examples, lesson plans, media resources, and more)

Here's a 90 second introduction to using Glogster. media type="youtube" key="MvC47fUANLk?fs=1" height="405" width="500"

Glogster Training Materials media type="custom" key="7699365"

Short Glogster video clips created by a middle school student Click here.

iMovie
Learn how to download YouTube videos to use in iMovie (don't forget to cite your sources)

Introduction Video to iMovie '09 media type="youtube" key="_-xvkgBRK4o?fs=1" height="385" width="480"

Keynote
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Photostory
Photostory Tutorial

Here's another Photostory Tutorial.

Rubric for PowerPoint projects

PowerPoint 2003 (PCs) Self-paced tutorials that include visuals and videos.

PowerPoint 2008 (Macs)

Learn how to add audio to your PowerPoint project.

Windows Movie Maker
Introduction to Movie Maker media type="custom" key="7479419"

Adding Transitions and Special Effects

Add Titles and Credits

Add Music

Add Narration