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iMovies

What are iMovies?

iMovie is a program in which you can edit videos on the computer. This is software which allows people to edit their own videos and create masterpieces of their own. All you need is a group of pictures and you are good to go. Pretty much anything can be edited into the iMovie software to create a lasting memory. Video clips as well as audio tracks can be used in this program also. iMovie is a program which allows you to create your own videos in the comfort of your home.

How can iMovie be used in the classroom?

In the classroom, iMovie can really help out. Teachers are able to make videos about any topic that they are covering in class. The students are able to get more involved in the lesson and have a different way of learning in the classroom. Pictures can be put together to form a slide show type presentation for the students to see visuals of the subject which is being taught. Video clips can also be edited together for the students to experience more with the topic at hand. Students are also able to experiment with iMovie and create their own videos on the computer. Projects can be assigned to students so that they are able to collaborate with other students to come up with an iMovie for the class to view. The students would be able to critique each others work as well as their own. iMovie would be very beneficial to use in the classroom.

A Good Example of an iMovie

The following is a link to an iMovie that I found which I can use in the classroom in the future. It is an iMovie on learning how to count.

 Learning_To_Count.mov

My Example of an iMovie

The following is my example of an iMovie. I made this iMovie on the places in the world that I want to visit in the future.

How does iMovie meet NET standards?

National Educational Technology Standards for Students: The Next Generation

1. Creativity and Innovation

a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

2. Communication and Collaboration

a. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

3. Research and Information Fluency

a.locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

b.evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

a.plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

5. Digital Citizenship

a.advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts

a.understand and use technology systems.

b.select and use applications effectively and productively.

c.transfer current knowledge to learning of new technology