1. Using animation to support literacy with SEN learners Catherine Elliott Sheffield City Council eLearning Team South City Learning Centre TeachMeet SEN, 28/01/12

2. Why use animation? Cross-curricular links Understanding of story/information through doing Repetition aids memory Supports spoken and written word Audience for creative writing Involves all students at some level Teamwork and turn-taking Creative and fun! TeachMeet SEN, 28/01/12

3. Retelling a story TeachMeet SEN, 28/01/12

4. Presenting information TeachMeet SEN, 28/01/12

5. Creative writing TeachMeet SEN, 28/01/12

6. How do I do it? Take a series of still photos and edit in Windows Movie Maker – use a tripod to keep position constant, reduce length of each photo to make it look like characters move. Webcam connected to laptop, use stop-motion animation software, e.g. Zu3D or I Can Animate.Zu3DI Can Animate See the SSCLC Blog for a short film on planning and tips on animating, and a how-to guide for download.SSCLC Blog TeachMeet SEN, 28/01/12

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