Computer and projector, Mobile devices for students, Computer, Speakers
Activity Description
Source: Animoto (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
Students can introduce themselves to classmates with an "About Me" slideshow created using Animoto, and they may learn some technology skills in the process. Animoto is usually a paid account but you can get a free account (must be renewed yearly) for yourself and 50 students.
Preparation
Print instructions for how to use.
Preview the Example URL to see ideas for how to use Animoto in education and to see how to apply for an educational account.
Gather pictures from the Web (careful of copyright issues), from class, or personal photos to use in creating demonstration video.
Several days in advance of completing this project, assign students to bring in digital photos of themselves and their life. If they don't have digital photos, see if you can find a scanner to scan photos for them to make into digital images.
How-To
See handout of instructions titled "Animoto Directions in the Example Document above.
Use example URL for examples to show class or dreate your own.
Demonstrate how to make a video using pictures from the Web or from ones you supply.
Assign students to create "About Me" videos.
Teacher Tips
With Animoto, use the built-in music choices or upload music (must be an .mp3 audio file). Among Animoto's built-in music choices are Top 40, Indie Rock, Electronica, HipHop, Latin, Jazz, Classical, Country, and others submitted by musicians.
Animoto is free for making 30 second videos. To make longer videos, see Education options and apply for an account.
More Ways
Forget memorizing vocabulary lists! Stop index flash cards, too. For vocabulary or idioms, instructors can make short, visual slideshows to help students remember definitions or can assign one term or item on a vocabulary list to individual students or small groups to make slideshows that can be posted on a Web page as a video dictionary.
Program Areas
ABE: Adult Basic Education
Levels
Low
Intermediate
High
All Levels
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Warm-up
Objective Build community and activate prior knowledge about self-introductions and digital media.
Activity
Ask students:
What information helps people get to know you?
What makes a presentation interesting?
Conduct a quick “Find Someone Who” activity:
Find someone who likes music
Find someone who has traveled
Find someone who enjoys technology
Discussion
Explain:
Today, students will create a short multimedia “About Me” video using pictures, text, and music.
Introduction
Objective Introduce Animoto and digital storytelling concepts.
Teacher Demonstration
Using Animoto Education:
Show an example student slideshow or teacher-created sample.
Demonstrate:
Uploading photos
Adding text
Choosing layouts and music
Previewing and sharing videos
Discussion
Explain how multimedia can:
Tell stories
Share information
Build communication skills
Digital Citizenship Mini-Lesson
Discuss:
Copyright and safe image use
Respectful online sharing
Appropriate music and photos
Presentation
Objective Model how to plan and create a digital slideshow.
Teacher Think-Aloud
Model creating an “About Me” slideshow:
Add a title slide
Include photos
Add short captions
Select background music
Suggested Slides
Slide Content 1 Name and welcome 2 Family or friends 3 Hobbies/interests 4 Goals or dreams 5 Favorite places or activities
Planning Activity Students complete a storyboard or planning sheet before creating videos.
Practice
Objective Students collaboratively create digital “About Me” projects.
Activity 1: Media Collection Students gather:
Personal photos
Copyright-friendly online images
Short text descriptions
Activity 2: Video Creation
Students use Animoto to:
Upload images
Add captions
Choose music and themes
Organize slides
Activity 3: Peer Support
Students work in pairs or small groups to:
Help troubleshoot technology issues
Give feedback
Practice presentation skills
Co-Use Strategy
Students explain their slideshow choices to a partner:
Why did they choose certain pictures
What message do they want viewers to understand
Evaluation
Objective Assess communication, creativity, and technology skills.
Presentation Sharing Students present videos to the class or small groups.
Teacher assesses:
Completion of the slideshow
Organization and clarity
Appropriate use of multimedia
Participation and creativity
Reflection Questions
Students answer:
What was easy or difficult about creating your slideshow?
What did you learn about technology today?
What did you learn about your classmates?
Application
Objective
Extend digital storytelling skills into academic and real-world contexts.
Extension Activities
Students may create:
Vocabulary videos
Career presentations
Family history projects
Community resource guides
Book summaries
Homework Students revise or improve their slideshow using peer feedback.
animoto, autobiography, pictures, video, visuals, vocabulary, anchor text to video
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