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Lesson Accelerator: Project Overview

Tour My School
Software Type: Multimedia
The example project created in this Lesson Accelerator addresses NETS Performance Indicators for middle grades as used in a(n) English/Language Arts curriculum. It could also be used with older learners or adapted for lower grades. See the section on Extending and Adapting at the bottom of this page for ideas on how to use this same project for different subjects, grades, and skill levels.
Project Launchers
Lesson Accelerator Project Launcher pages contain video tutorials that show you, step-by-step, how to create this project using specific software applications, as well as a movie showing you what the finished project looks like. They also provide a download of all the example files used in the project, so you can recreate it.
When you've reviewed all the information on this page and would like to go to a Project Launcher, click the application name below that corresponds to the one you'd like to use for the project.
Go to: iMovie HD 6/iPhoto 6 (Mac) - Project Launcher
Go to: Photo Story 3 (PC) - Project Launcher
Go to: iMovie '09/iPhoto '09 (Mac) - Project Launcher
Description
The example project created for this Lesson Accelerator combines images, narration, and music to produce a video presentation about the student's school. The resulting multimedia slideshow might be used as part of an orientation process to introduce new or prospective students to the school building. Students will learn how to import and edit images, record their voice, add transitions, music, and finally export their project as a movie file. The example project could be easily adapted to present information about your own school, or for projects in any curriculum area that could benefit from integrating images with music and sound.
Goals
To provide students with the opportunity to use software tools in producing creative works that communicate information and ideas effectively to different audiences.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
  • Import and arrange images on a timeline.
  • Edit images and add special effects.
  • Add motion and transitions to the slideshow.
  • Add voice narration and music.
  • Export the slideshow in an appropriate format.
Preparation and Skill Mastery
Students should have mastered basic computer skills, such as the use of input devices (mouse, keyboard, etc.), opening and closing applications, and saving documents to a personal folder or directory.

Optional skills include using a digital camera or scanner to produce images that will be used in the slideshow, instead of the sample images provided in the downloadable resource packet. If students have the option of importing their own images from the Internet or another source, such as a digital camera or scanner, then the instructor will need to define the procedure and guidelines for importing images, based on the available equipment and student skill level.
Materials
  • A computer with multimedia software installed
  • A microphone for recording voice narration
  • Access to the resources provided in the downloadable resource packet that accompanies this Lesson Accelerator
  • Digital camera or scanner (optional)
  • Digital music recording (optional)
Task List
The tasks to be completed for this project include:
  • Import and arrange images in the application timeline.
  • Edit images, as needed.
  • Add motion and transitions.
  • Add titles and other text.
  • Add voice narration and music.
  • Export the finished project to the appropriate format.
Assessment
Assessment can be based on the following:
  • Was the student able to successfully import images, edit them, and arrange them on the timeline?
  • Was the student able to add special effects, motion, and transitions?
  • Was the student able to add titles and text?
  • Was the student able to create an audio track with voice narration and music?
  • Was the student able to successfully export the finished project?
Extending or Adapting
Here are some possible ways that this lesson plan might be extended or adapted for different timeframes, grade levels, and skill/ability levels:
  • The example project demonstrated in the tutorial movies uses images included in the downloadable resource packet. Students may substitute their own images, narration, text, and music to create a video presentation about their own school. Images might be provided by the instructor, or taken by the students themselves.
  • Substitute appropriate images, narration, text, and music to create a video presentation about a subject currently under study in the classroom.
  • Extend this project by having students share their videos with each other and then discuss the elements that add to or detract from an effective presentation.
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