Introduction to Windows MovieMaker
DTSD C.A.R.A.T.S. Teacher Training
Melanie Wiscount
Digital Storytelling is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Digital
stories derive their power by weaving images, music, narrative and voice together,
thereby giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences,
and insights. Tell your story now digitally.- Leslie Rule, Digital Storytelling Association
Objectives• Define multimedia
• Define digital storytelling
• Create a movie using Windows MovieMaker 2
• Effectively use digital storytelling in the classroom
Multimedia• Multimedia is the use of several different forms of
media to convey information
– Text– Audio– Graphics– Animation– Video– Interactivity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia_literacy
Well . . I began to realize that the potential for multimedia to enhance the learning
process was just astronomical. . . . I’m a big proponent of a new kind of grammar
that goes beyond words. To tell a story now means grasping a new kind of
language, which includes understanding how graphics, color, lines, music and words combine to convey meaning” .
- George Lucas, filmmaker
Benefits of Using Multimedia
• Appeals to our digital learners
• Process multimedia as a language
• Eye-appealing
• Attention-getting
• Gives life to content
• Sensory modalities
Frozen motivation from www.flickr.com by user robbystyle
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a76/mariashara/MariaSharapova_Picture-Wimbledon-2005-017.jpg
Penn State: White Out 2007 vs Notre Dame from www.flickr.com by user jeepdawg
http://www.nrk.no/contentfile/file/1.3076485!img3076452.jpg
Windows MovieMaker
• Video creating/editing software that is included in recent versions of Microsoft Windows
Digital Storytelling
• Uses some combination of text, still photos, animated, graphics, video and audio
• Short, personal, multimedia movies that people can make for themselves
• “Use a range of digital tools to connect with content or events to move others to understand a little bit more”
http://sitedigitalstory.blogspot.com/
Digital Storytelling Involves:
• Script writing• Planning• Picture & video selection• Picture & video editing• Media synchronization• Speaking• Creativity
Why Use MovieMaker in the Classroom?
• Hands-on approach
• Learner-centered
• Experiment
• Students collaborating with their peers
• Constructivism model of learning
• Collectively to establish rubrics
Windows Movie Maker, Mary McDaniel, Media SpecialistJones County Schools, Gray, GA
Why Use MovieMaker in the Classroom?
• Can address different learning styles
• Creates positive classroom environment
• Incorporates the multiple intelligences
• Inspires dedication to work
• Student-centered
• Creators rather than recipients
• Multimedia literacy & digital literacy
Video Production Can Improve:• Speaking skills
• Writing skills• Listening skills• Communication with
visuals• Responsibility in
working with equipment
• Working collaboratively skills
• Decision-making skills • Oral speaking skills• Critical-thinking &
reflective skills• Encourages creativity
Windows Movie Maker, Mary McDaniel, Media SpecialistJones County Schools, Gray, GA
Video Production Can:
• Engage!
• Empower!
• Energize!
Windows Movie Maker, Mary McDaniel, Media SpecialistJones County Schools, Gray, GA
Any Questions?
Anyone want to share?