For my first attempt with online media creation, I uploaded photos from Read Across America Day of kids reading in the school library into Flickr, checked on public photo permissions for students, and created a video using Animoto. I hope to generate PR for the school library. The kids are invested - they can't wait to see themselves!
I ran into difficulty finding *appropriate* music. I thought I had it with a song entitled "Picture in my Head" ... with all the kids reading... until the last 8 seconds of the song, when the picture in his head was of a lover who never came to bed. So much for that score. Then I spent loads of time with iTunes, was really happy finding the Ice Age Song, only to find out that Animoto does not take the mp4 format that iTunes songs are in. I finally resorted to classical music in the background to have something. When I have more time on my hands, I will have to come up with something more upbeat for the kids.
Wow - this video also represents the number of kids I see with 9 classes on a single day! I bring in my supply of Dr. Seuss books for the day and the kids love it. There are many "Oohs" & "Ahhs" as they reread their 'childhood' favorites together. I am even in there with Harry Potter :)
Read Across America Day: Reading in the School Library
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What a great post, Sharon! Your project is fantastic and your checklist, including check for photo permission, is terrific. On a side note, your library is beautiful! This is just wonderful work.
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