Using Animoto In The K-6 Classroom
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USING ANIMOTO IN THE K-6 CLASSROOM Kayla Smith EED 324-02 Tech Tool Talk Presentation
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Using Animoto In The K-6 Classroom. Kayla Smith EED 324-02 Tech Tool Talk Presentation. Objectives For Today. Identify and describe what Animoto is Assess what is needed to create an Animoto video Look at examples of Animoto videos - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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USING ANIMOTO IN THE K-6 CLASSROOMKayla Smith
EED 324-02
Tech Tool Talk Presentation
OBJECTIVES FOR TODAY
Identify and describe what Animoto is Assess what is needed to create an Animoto
video Look at examples of Animoto videos Discuss an activity in which Animoto videos
could be used in the K-6 Classroom
WHAT IS ANIMOTO?
WHAT IS ANIMOTO?
There are two types of Animoto Animoto.com Animoto.com/education
Animoto is a fast, creative, and fun way to create videos in your classroom
An alternative way to view slideshows Completely customized Free (depending on package)
HOW DOES ANIMOTO WORK?
Select a theme Upload or add pictures and videos Customize pictures
Add text or spotlight Rotate, duplicate, delete, or shuffle your pictures
Customize Music Select from free library Download from your music
Edit video Select length of your video
Add your title and video description Let it process
WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT ANIMOTO FOR EDUCATIORS?
FREE packages are available Register up to 50 students for free You can use fake email address Rather than using the students real names,
you can use Student One, Student Two, etc. Signing up with the promotional code
provided will allow access for 184 days You can use the same promotion code for
each student you sign up
IDEAL USES FOR ANIMOTO
Teachers Give audio and visual enhancement to lessons Digital Storytelling opportunities Reinforce complex concepts Flashcards for vocabulary words
Students Create a production of who they are Vocabulary activities Present ideas and projects Create news briefs
WHAT BROWSER/SETTINGS ARE NEEDED?
It can be used with Mac and PC Firefox Google Chrome Safari 5+ Internet Explorer 8 or 9
JavaScript Adobe Flash Player (version 10 or greater)
WHAT PROBLEMS MIGHT OCCUR?
The video may have slight breaks in the music
All songs in the given library are not kid friendly however there is a Baby/Kids section
There are limited text capabilities Make sure you verify the AUP Check if your school’s server can host Inappropriate videos may be viewed by
anyone with an account
GETTING STARTED
Select pricing plan Lite- FREE Plus- $5/month or $30/year Pro- $39/month or $249/year
Create a login Email address Password Full name Birthday Gender
Start creating your own video
SAMPLE VIDEOS
Videos can be found on the Animoto home page http://animoto.com/education/ http://animoto.com/play/h3jcVhC0zixnnfpBYTyem
Q
WORKS CITED
60 Second How to Use Animotohttp://youtu.be/6-apaZXsQrQ
Animoto Home PageJulieofalltrades.blogspot.com
Animoto LogoThede-tech-tive4teachers.blogspot.com
