Animoto+Pre+K-5

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 * Suggested Grades: || **PreK- Grade 5 ** ||
 * Description of Tool: || [[image:bsuteachersspace/download (5).jpg]]**Animoto** is a Web 2.0 tool that allows users to produce videos that blend photos, video clips, text and music into stunning multimedia presentations. These video can be used to showcase student work, demonstrate student understanding, and provide opportunity for classroom collaboration. Do you have 33 seconds? Watch this quick introductory video to understand more.
 * What: || **What makes Animoto an effective Web 2.0 tool for classroom use? **
 * Animoto for Education edition allows you to set up accounts for students. Other people cannot access your students' videos or contact students through the site. Note: "Plus" level accounts are limited to 1 song track.
 * The Educator's account allows for 10 second video clips and 300 slide s.
 * You can upload directly from the Animoto.com site to youtube.com
 * Students can be as creative as they wish with Animoto and personalize their photos with music.Select music from the Animoto Library or add music from your own mp3 file.
 * Animoto projects allow students to think critically and thoughtfully about classroom topics in order to produce a substantive presentation
 * Animoto videos allow students to showcase their reflective skills and serve as an evaluation tool for educators.. ||
 * Why: || [[image:UDL edited.JPG width="270" height="218"]]

Click here to view a 4 min. YouTube video created by CAST illustrating the three principles of [|Universal Design for Learning].

Visit this website: Center for Applied Special Technology [|to read more about Universal Design for Learning]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Learners differ in the way they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. Some students will grasp concepts more efficiently through visual or auditory means rather than printed text <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Animoto supports the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines which include: || || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">9:00-9:15 Introduction to Animoto <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">9:15-9:35 Step by Step Activity <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">9:35-10:00 Sandbox Play & Optional Activity <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">10:00-10:15 Q & A and Discussion ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">[|Principle I. Provide Multiple Means of Representation]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">[|Principle II. Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">[|Principle III. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement] ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Standards: || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Animoto may be used to support any one of many **[|Common Core State Standards]**. During this workshop we will demonstrate how this web 2.0 tool can be used to support CCSS in the area of Speaking and Listening PreK- Gr. 5 //Comprehension and Collaboration//
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">//MA.1//. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">MA.2. //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">//MA.3//. Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings. ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Student use of Animoto supports the following [|Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards and Expectations:] **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">//K-2: 3.1// Use various age-appropriate technologies to locate, collect, and organize information.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">//K-2: 3.4// Use a variety of age-appropriate technologies (e.g., drawing program, presentation software) to communicate and exchange ideas.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">//G3-5: 1.14// Explain and use age-appropriate online tools and resources (e.g., tutorial, assessment, Web browser).
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">//G3-5: 1.20// Create a series of slides and organize them to present research or convey an idea.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">//G3-5: 1.21// Copy and paste or import graphics; change their size and position on a slide.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">//G3-5: 3.5// Use online tools (e.g., e-mail, online discussion forums, blogs, and wikis) to gather and share information collaboratively with other students, if the district allows it.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">//G3-5: 3.8// Create projects that use text and various forms of graphics, audio, and video (with proper citations) to communicate ideas. ||
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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">NETS-T || **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Using Animoto in the classroom allows teachers to: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Nets-S || **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Using Animoto in the classroom allows students to: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Process data and report results
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Understand and use technology systems
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Select and use applications effectively and productively ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">21st Themes || **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Animoto supports the following 21st Century Themes: **[[image:P21 Framework.jpg width="60"]]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Think Creatively
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Work Creatively with Others
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Communicate Clearly
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Collaborate with Others
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Create Media Products
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Apply Technology Effectively
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Agenda: || **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Animoto PK-5 Professional Development **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Examples/Models: || media type="custom" key="26447458" align="center"


 * 1. Student created projects published to a privacy protected web host. Student work may be shared with selected groups for an authentic audience.**

In this example, a student was inspired by the __//Reese's Pieces Count by Fives//__ book by Jerry Pallotta. Encouraged to create his own book using his beloved John Deere collection and Cheerios, he created this book. After taking the pictures and selecting his own music, we were able to create a video version of the book so it could be viewed on line.

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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">2. Collaborative group projects can be preserved and used as learning resources. **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">In this example students worked in groups to create sight word out our letter tiles. As each sight word was generated it was added to the classroom magnetic white board and the words was checked off on a master list of 40 sight words from the Reading Program. After all 40 words were presented on the whiteboard, we took a picture of each word and uploaded them onto Animoto. We selected some music, adjusted the timing and produced a challenging, multimedia assessment tool to track automaticity of sight word fluency.

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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">3. Preserve special learning experiences such as field trips, special class events and PSO enrichment programs that are brought into school. **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Pictures from our field trip were uploaded to Animoto. Students sorted, edited and added text boxes to include information that they learned from the visiting Naturalist. After choosing a theme and complementary music we had created a hands-on project that demonstrated our learning. The Animoto could then be shared with families and embedded on our blog or website. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">TPACK: || **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">How do you know when it's the right tool to use? **[[image:bsuteachersspace/TPACK image.jpg width="44"]]

media type="custom" key="26447466" align="center" || 1. Review the following [|//Animoto Tutorial//] 2. Sign up for [|//Animoto//] 3. Create a video 4. Play in the sandbox for further exploration.Try this optional scavenger hunt. Can you find these features on the Animoto site? 5. Discuss how you might use Animoto in your classroom. || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Click on the "comments" bubble in the upper right-hand corner of this page to add your feedback and suggestions. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Activity: || ** Create a Video Using Animoto **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Activity: || ** Create a Video Using Animoto **
 * Choose a style
 * Choose music and add photos
 * Personalize and add finishing touches
 * Preview and produce
 * Music Library
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Image Library
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">How to change the speed of your slideshow
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Discussion and Feedback: || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Please take a moment to provide feedback about this Workshop.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">What did you find helpful or interesting?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">What questions do you still have?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">What are some ideas that you have thought of for using Animoto in your classroom that you might like to share?