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[|Assignment 1: Google Docs - Partner Documentation]

= __EDLD 5363: WEEK 2__ = __Assignment 2: Podcast Production and Reflections__ A brief podcast, giving a tutorial over the use of Windows Movie Maker with Creative Commons license attached. @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdTCwZsYlqU

Podcast by [|Melanie Starnes] is licensed under a [|Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License]. Based on a work at [|www.youtube.com].

[|Assignment 2: Google Docs - Partner Documentation: Podcast]

Assignment 2: Video Editing Software Reflections: Making movies is a new experience for me.I have used Animoto to create short videos, but have never used Photostory or Movie Maker prior to this course.When researching video editing software programs, I was amazed by the amount of programs available for use.After reviewing several programs and discussing with my partner, I chose to use Windows Movie Maker for my podcast explaining how to use video editing software.I found this program to be very user friendly and I was excited about how easy it was to navigate through the tools.I thought that I would be overwhelmed with the amount of choices in Movie Maker, and with figuring out how to actually download and manipulate my photos and videos.But, I was able to edit and produce a short video clip with very little tutorial assistance. There are so many tools available to use when creating a movie, such as transitions, visual effects, and themes, which just add to the quality of your video.Movies can be put together quickly, and with a click of a few buttons, you can produce a high quality movie for just about any subject or project.

I look forward to using this program in my third grade classroom.As Garrison tells us “ Media production engages and excites; it leads to unexpected discoveries, increased self-awareness and esteem, sharpened critical thinking, analytical skills, group work skills, and ability to communicate ideas. Media production demands writing and rewriting, research, group effort, and clarity of thought.”I know my students will be excited about their movie creations, and can think of so many projects that we can work on in our classroom.Using Movie Maker will also give them such a sense of accomplishment and pride, as well as encouraging them to use teamwork during production.

References:

Garrison, A. (1999, Winter). Video basics and production for the classroom. Center for Media Literacy. Retrieved November 21, 2011, from http://www.medialilt.org/reading_room/article3.html