Handout I created for Web 2.0 WAFLT workshop.

1. Animoto www.animoto.com
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Pros:
 Extremelyquickandeasytouse
 Professional-lookingvideos
 Collectionsof photos,videosandmusic
fromwhichto selectoryou can upload
your own
 Varietyof styles(forthe video)from
whichto choose
 Can remix yourvideos
 Can share viaemail,embedding,
downloading,etc.
Cons:
 Limitedinthe amountof textyoucan
include inavideo
Ideas for use:
Teacher instruction/Student Practice
Introductiontoa unit
Interpretive
Upload cultural images
and video and students
determine the
significanceof them in
the culture
Interpersonal
Presentation of a
topic for students to
discuss
Presentational
Students create a
movie trailer
Students create a
video with images that
represent who they
are – They can use
these visualsas a
talkingpoints for an
oral presentation
Additional ideasforapplication: