It's been quite the experience putting together my first digital story...and I have to say, I LOVE it!! I can't believe that I've had such an amazing tool, Windows Movie Maker, stored on my computer since the day I bought it! Now...for anyone who's ever thought of how hard it must be to put together a movie, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. There are many great programs to use, and from what I've heard, they're all user friendly. MovieMaker, Photostory 3, and iMovie, - just to name a few - provide the opportunity to combine photos and/or videos along with music and voice-over...a combination anyone can get used to! Actually, the hardest part of this entire experience is finding the perfect pictures and videos to use!
Next month, the entire second grade team and I will set on our next journey to teaching our students about the History of Canton, Connecticut. So clearly, I thought it would be very fitting to create an introductory video to prepare the students for what is to come :)
Here it is...any thoughts?
After creating my first copy, my rough draft, if you will, I used Google Docs and created a survey form. Consisting of a few simple questions, I wanted to get an idea for what others thought of my creation. The feedback I received was very helpful...and very much appreciated as I finalized my video :)
I'm very happy to say that I am proud of the way my digital story turned out, and I CAN'T wait to share it with my students!! However, the next time that I put together a digital story, I want to see how it will turn out with some actual video in there.
Nada what a wonderful introduction video! Your students will learn so much and they will get very excited to see familiar locations and especially your class picture! I have been to Collinsville and Canton so many times but this has provided me with such an interesting background of the town! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis video is breathtaking! The background music fits perfectly with the images and narration. I need to do some exploring in Canton -- it looks so peaceful and beautiful! Your kiddos will love learning about the town's history with this engaging and informative digital story.
ReplyDeleteI too echo the previous comments and agree that it is invaluable for students to learn about the historical significance and importance of sites that they pass each day. Also, as teachers we tend to focus on national or world history rather than our local history. In a state like Connecticut our local history dovetails nicely with that of the country.
ReplyDeleteNada,this digital story is very informative! Does it have a unit to go with it?
ReplyDeleteNext month we're starting our unit on the History of Canton
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