Mr. Shocket

 

 

Photo Story tutorial

Windows Live version of Moviemaker step by step While I prefer using Moviemaker 6, some people like the striped down Windows Live version of Moviemaker that comes with Windows 7 because it is simpler (but has fewer features and less flexibility). This document includes step by step instructions to the Windows Live version of Moviemaker that your students can use as a resource.

Moviemaker (version 2.x)  tutorial

Digital Storytelling ebook (I got this from a Microsoft forum on digital storytelling)

The Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling from the University of Houston. An outstanding compilation of information, instructions, and resource links.

 

The Digital Storytelling Center  Another excellent source of information and resources

      Digital Storytelling Cookbook from the Digital Storytelling Center

 

The Digital Arts Aliance Another great resource with lots of information and "How To" pdf files.

      Unit Planning in Digital Arts, from the Digital Arts Aliance   

 

Digital Video in Education from the Grossmont Union High School District.

 

Schoolhousevideo.org/ offers ideas & tips on using digital video in education.
      Multi-level video project tips this gives good advice on planning digital video projects     

Digital Storytelling: Top 10 Lessons Learned 

 

langwitches.org  a great blog about using digital storytelling and other technologies in education

videointheclassroom.com This web site is produced by a classroom teacher that wants to share his knowledge and experience with digital storytelling in education.

Software & On-line Tools

Windows Live Moviemaker for Vista or Windows 7. This version does not have a feature for narration!

Windows Movie Maker 6.0 (works on Vista & 7) This is not a Microsoft site, but rather a modified version of Moviemaker that works on Windows 7.

Windows Movie Maker 2.6 (works on Vista & 7) This is a Microsoft site, but this is an older version

Photo Story 3

Frames This software can be used for video but also allows students to create animation and even "green screen" effects. There is a fee for the software, but students can download a 30-day free trial version.

Any Video Converter This is a free software program you can use to convert different video and audio file types, or download video from You Tube.

Voicethread  According to their web site "Voicethread is a powerful new way to talk about and share your images, documents, and videos." It is an amazing tool! 

 

Screencasting  Capture what's on your computer screen into a video by using tools such as Jing, Screentoaster, or Screencast-o-matic

Mixbook  This tool creates an online Photo Album, but its advantage is that it allows multiple students to collaborate easily (even from home). 

Animoto  According to their web site "We make killer video from your images automatically."

Ourstory.com  According to their web site "Save stories, photos, and videos on a collaborative timeline"  Here's my example that I started to create http://www.ourstory.com/shocket

Audacity- a free sound editing program

Pics4Learning.com Public domain images

Morguefile more public domain images that can be used without copywrite infringement

 

Creative Commons   is a non-profit organization where you can get images, video & more that you can use and even manipulate without violating copyright protections.

Cogdogroo.wikispaces.com/StoryTools  This page has a VERY EXTENSIVE list of links to over 50 storytelling tools available on the internet

prezi.com/  This site can be used for creating Flash presentations that are great for things that are interrelated and/or on a time line.

 

makebeliefscomix.com  Make your own comic strip online. No artistic talent needed. It's fun!

 

Online Samples of Digital Storytelling

Student samples of digital storytelling projects from various grade levels

Student videos from High Tech High



Below is one of my staff development videos I had fun with. If you're old enough, you'll know the teachers mentioned ;-) I created the slide show for a staff development day where I was supposed to review some of Marzano's best teaching practices.