Introduction to Windows MovieMaker

DTSD C.A.R.A.T.S. Teacher Training

Melanie Wiscount

mwiscount@hershey.k12.pa.us

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?