Photo Story 3 Digital Storytelling

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Why use Photo Story 3? Readers are now writing with the expectation that other readers will respond to their writings. When teachers harness the exploding power of blogs, wikis, glogs, podcasts, online multimedia and more, students become part of an online conversation that gives meaning and purpose to the reading and writing curriculum.

Ideas for using Photo Story Digital Story telling talking book number book shape book a "report" on a famous artist, writer, singer, historical person or building scientific processes field trip report heroes describing AMSTI activities, etc.

Technology Course of Study (K-2) 7.) Use digital tools to access and retrieve information. Examples: online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, search engines, directories Evaluating accuracy of digital content Example: determining fact versus opinion 8.) Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups. Examples: other states, other countries Producing digital works collaboratively Examples: developing shared writing projects, creating language experience stories 9.) Identify digital tools used for problem solving. Examples: spell check, digital graphic organizers, electronic drawing programs, simulation software 10.) Design original works using digital tools. Examples: tools-digital drawing tools, music software, word processing software, digital cameras

Technology Course of Study (3-5) 8.) Collect information from a variety of digital sources. Using technology tools to organize information Demonstrating efficient Internet search strategies Evaluating electronic resources for reliability based on publication date, bias, accuracy, and source credibility 10.) Use digital environments to collaborate and communicate. Examples: publishing online journals, sharing presentations, contributing to online discussions, communicating with experts Producing digital works collaboratively Examples: developing shared writing projects and group multimedia projects 12.) Create a product using digital tools. Examples: products-digital story, podcast, digital artwork

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Search for Photos Sources : –Flickr –Wikipedia: Public domain image resources –Google Images –FreeImages

Best practice Create a folder for all your pictures before you begin Double-click on N: Double click your folder Right click and select “New Folder” Name the folder Photo Stories

Search photos Search the web for photos of the nine planets and the sun. To save a picture, right-click on the picture and select “Save As…” Using the drop down menu, find the N:, then your name, then Photo Stories Click “Save.”

Research the planets Find one fact about each planet and jot it down on scratch paper. We will record these on a microphone and “narrate” the story.

Import And Order Your Digital Pictures

Basic Cropping, Remove Red Eye, And Remove Black Borders Available Precise editing is better left to another program, (e.g., Adobe Elements) before importing

Select Next

Add Text Carefully chosen and placed text can enhance project

Add Photo Effects* *Not recommended

Good Time to Save Project

Select Next

Add Narration and Customize Motion

Add narration first –Dictates how long the photo is displayed Preview your narration: you can always delete it and start over

Add Narration and Customize Motion “Customize Motion” to select the motion and duration of your photos

Add Customize Motion in Concept Maps The same picture can be used many times. “Customize Motion” to zoom into and away from an image.

Add Narration and Customize Motion Motion Duration

Transitions * Use with caution Cross Fade may be desirable *Not recommended

Good Time to Save Project

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Add Music Select Music from media library or Create * Music Create Music recommended: No copyright concerns 30 seconds or 10% of song

Add Music Select Genre & Style Select Band & Mood Select Tempo & Intensit y

Add Music IMPORTANT: After selecting music, be sure to reduce the volume to slightly above low, or 1/8th of total volume * * This will keep you from drowning out narration with music.

Add Music Preview your Photo Story

Select Next

Save Your Story Select “Save story for playback on computer” and “Settings”

Save Your Story Settings are best set to “Profile for Computers x 480”

Save Your Story Select Next- This is CRITICAL so that your file is saved in WMV format and can be played in Windows Media Player

Upload to your website Parents can view their child’s work They may leave comments or have a discussion Login Fusion Tools/Add Video or Podcast Upload photo story

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Student Name: ________________________________________ CATEGORY4321 ImagesPresentation contains at least 5 high-quality pictures that are appropriate to the topic. Presentation contains at least 5 pictures, most of which are of high quality and are appropriate to the topic. Presentation contains at least 5 pictures, some of which are of high quality and are appropriate to the topic. Presentation contains pictures, which are of low quality and may not be appropriate to the topic. Transitions and picture motion Transitions and picture motion all work to support the topic. Transitions and picture motion usually work to support the topic but may be distracting in one or two instances. Transitions and picture motion sometimes support the topic but are distracting in sevearl instances. Transitions and picture motion are usually distracting and do not support the topic. MusicTempo, mood and style of music all work to strongly support the topic. Tempo, mood and style of music all work to support the topic. Tempo, mood and style of music sometimes work support the topic but may be distracting at times. Music is too loud, inappropriate to the topic or missing. Narration (if used)Narration is clear, well- written and strongly supports the topic. Narration is usually clear, fairly well-written and supports the topic for most of the presentation. Narration may be difficult to hear at times, poorly written or not always supportive of the topic. Narration is difficult to hear, poorly written, not related to the topic or missing. TitlesTitles are high-contrast, relevant to the topic and do not needlessly distract from the pictures. Titles are high-contrast, but may need rewording to be relevant to the topic. Titles may also needlessly distract from the pictures. Poor contrast makes titles somewhat difficult to read, title relevance is unclear and titles may distract from the pictures. Titles have very poor contrast, are not related to the topic and distract the viewer from the pictures. Notes Totals____/20=_____% Digital Storytelling Rubric