Semester Favorites

One of my favorite resources that we have worked with is Animoto. This is a great resource that gives free 30 second videos and paid longer videos. These videos are easily put together by choosing the pictures, music, and text. These videos could be used in a beginning, middle, or end of a lesson. It is an attention getter and the students will be more engaged and have a better chance to remember the material. The easy-friendly videos also make it possible for any age of student to make their own video. Students could be grouped together or work individually. They can have the choice on the topic they feel that is important and what pictures they would like to choose.

Another resource I like and will use in my future classroom is Celebrate Kansas Voices. This was particularly special to me because I was able to tell the story of my Grandpa and show my family something I was proud about making. This resource is another video but is could be more personal. This is also something important individually but for the State of Kansas also. It tells personal stories about important places or people in our history told in our own personal stories. Students could have the choice on what to do like we had. (Something from our hometown) They could also choose from a list of choices may be easier for students to decide and find pictures on. After the videos are made and published, they can be put on the website which is a growing collaboration that is incredible.