Animoto is a pay for service site that allows the user to create videos of pictures that are to music. After hearing about Animoto, I was a little skeptical that it could be used in a classroom effectively. Technology of this kind has been used for a while with such programs as Microsoft Powerpoint and Movie Maker. After trying the site, I was definitely hooked. The site offers an easy to use interface and wizards that do all of the work for you. I was able to upload a folder of pictures, create captions, and then pick the music I wanted. The site had a large arrange of selections to choice from or you could upload your own. Since the site is a pay for service site, I was only able to create a 30 second video of some gorilla pictures I had, but that is enough for a classroom website. Technology like this is perfect for being able to display student's work or classroom activities. For older students, the curriculum could be changed to include Animoto videos. After reviewing and creating a few videos I am no longer a skeptic about this site. I truly believe that it can be a valuable tool in the classroom.
Make your own photo slideshow at Animoto.
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