iMovie

=**Using iMovie**=


 * iMovie Handout**

__Reasons for use__

 * Video is a Very Powerful way to tell a story
 * Teachertube/Youtube/Schooltube
 * A different way to do a "slideshow" or any type of presentation.
 * Present information with real world images and music to make it more relevant and authentic.
 * Digital storytelling.
 * Synthesizing information taught in class, read from the textbook, researched online, gathered personally, etc.
 * Independent reading projects / book reports.
 * Spiff up your Back to School Night presentations with an iMovie!

__Ease of use__

 * Once the user learns the basic controls and how to add titles, transitions and audio, very easy to use.
 * Drag and drop convenience.
 * Access to all photos, video clips, and music on the computer.
 * Capture video right in iMovie for "on-the-fly" footage.
 * Publish straight to YouTube for easy sharing.

__Resources__

 * [|iMovie '09 Video Tutorials]
 * [|iMovie '09 Complete Video Tutorial]
 * [|Apple's iMovie Support Site]
 * [|iMovie '08 Video Tutorials]
 * [|Digital Storytelling from Digitales]


 * Getting Started with iMovie '09**

__Examples__

 * Teacher Created**
 * [|Que Savez-Vous?] - French culture movie made with images, text, and music.
 * [|Back to School Night French 5] - Video used for Back to School Night presentation.
 * [|WHS Technology Showcase 2007] - Part of a presentation to the WSD Board of School Directors.
 * [|CFF Teacher Reflections] - Classrooms for the Future teachers reflect on teaching in a 1:1 classroom.
 * [|Student MacBook Reflections] - Jim Shoemaker's students reflect on using MacBooks in school.


 * Student Created**
 * [|Ethiopia and Aids] - Created as part of the "Amazing Race Africa" project.
 * [|Cervical Cancer Project] - Created for 11th grade Health class.
 * [|Digital Portfolio] - Created as a final project for Computer Graphics class.
 * [|Fall 2007 Photography I Student Work]
 * [|Stereotypes] - Created for the "__Kite Runner__ Film Festival 2008". (also below)

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