Link: https://animoto.com
Link to this example: https://animoto.com/play/M5EXgwoyWLRalsI0x21A0Q
Description: Animoto is an amazing way to put videos and
photos together. Using the tutorials and help sections it is easy to learn how
to merge photos and videos and then choose a sound track that embodies the
theme of the presentation. The wide variety of templates allows the user to
select a background that fits the purpose of the presentation; however, the
free version does limit the length of the presentation and you have the Animoto
watermark throughout the presentation. I didn’t try it with this presentation
but I have read that you can also import phots from Flickr, SmugMug and other
sources.
The program offers a number of different options for use in
my ESOL classroom. Although it could be used to put together a study guide or summarize
a novel, I would use it initially as a way to have my students describe their
journey to our classroom. I my demo version I describe my family’s trip to
Liberia and try to communicate my first impressions of the country. The students could complete the same task and
then post comments about their peer’s presentations after they have been shared
on the web. This would allow me to do a quick evaluation of their computer and
writing skills.
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