Introduction to Windows MovieMaker DTSD C.A.R.A.T.S. Teacher Training Melanie Wiscount

Digital Storytelling is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Digital stories derive their power by weaving images, music, narrative and voice together, thereby giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences, and insights. Tell your story now digitally. - Leslie Rule, Digital Storytelling Association

Objectives Define multimedia Define digital storytelling Create a movie using Windows MovieMaker 2 Effectively use digital storytelling in the classroom

Multimedia Multimedia is the use of several different forms of media to convey information –Text –Audio –Graphics –Animation –Video –Interactivity

Well.. I began to realize that the potential for multimedia to enhance the learning process was just astronomical.... I’m a big proponent of a new kind of grammar that goes beyond words. To tell a story now means grasping a new kind of language, which includes understanding how graphics, color, lines, music and words combine to convey meaning”. - George Lucas, filmmaker

Benefits of Using Multimedia Appeals to our digital learners Process multimedia as a language Eye-appealing Attention-getting Gives life to content Sensory modalities

Frozen motivation from by user robbystyle

Penn State: White Out 2007 vs Notre Dame from by user jeepdawg

Windows MovieMaker Video creating/editing software that is included in recent versions of Microsoft Windows

Digital Storytelling Uses some combination of text, still photos, animated, graphics, video and audio Short, personal, multimedia movies that people can make for themselves “Use a range of digital tools to connect with content or events to move others to understand a little bit more”

Digital Storytelling Involves: Script writing Planning Picture & video selection Picture & video editing Media synchronization Speaking Creativity

Why Use MovieMaker in the Classroom? Hands-on approach Learner-centered Experiment Students collaborating with their peers Constructivism model of learning Collectively to establish rubrics Windows Movie Maker, Mary McDaniel, Media Specialist Jones County Schools, Gray, GA

Why Use MovieMaker in the Classroom? Can address different learning styles Creates positive classroom environment Incorporates the multiple intelligences Inspires dedication to work Student-centered Creators rather than recipients Multimedia literacy & digital literacy

Video Production Can Improve: Speaking skills Writing skills Listening skills Communication with visuals Responsibility in working with equipment Working collaboratively skills Decision-making skills Oral speaking skills Critical-thinking & reflective skills Encourages creativity Windows Movie Maker, Mary McDaniel, Media Specialist Jones County Schools, Gray, GA

Video Production Can: Engage! Empower! Energize! Windows Movie Maker, Mary McDaniel, Media Specialist Jones County Schools, Gray, GA

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