ANIMATED SLIDESHOWS

Photostory 3

PC only. THis program allows you to make cool slideshows with dazzling special effects. Very simple to use.

Animoto for teachers

Free online service where you can make 30 second super cool slideshows with music and share them anywhere.  See sample
Make sure to download the latest version of Flash Player so that you can upload pictures from your computer.

My Family: Free web site where you can make PhotoStories using images and record using your phone.  See sample.

Blabberize:  Animate a picture to make it sound like someone is talking. See sample.

ShowBeyond:  create slideshow with text and audio, similar to PowerPoint but built all online.  See sample.

VIDEO MAKING SOFTWARE

Moviemaker Software: PC- Download application to make movies.

For Apple Computers, you already have iMovie and Garageband included in your computer. 

Dvolver:  Web site that lets you create movies with pre-designed templates such as scenes, music, and you type your own dialogue.

Free and Legal Pictures and Videos for you to use in the classroom

Creative Commons

FreePictures.net

Pics4Learning

Calisphere:  You may use images from Calisphere in your classroom without permission. For other uses, you may need to contact the contributing institution. More information on Copyright and Conditions of Use.

Other Online Applications

Read The Words:  Web site that reads outloud words you type.

MyWebInspiration:  Web site where you can organize your ideas during prewriting stage. Here is an example.

Online book creation with Bookr, see example.

Other Flickr Toys

Bubblr: Find a picture and write your own speech bubles. See sample.

Phrasr:  Write a sentence and pictures will show up that go with the sentence.  See sample.

Memry: Create a memory game by typing a term; pictures related to the term are used for the game.

VoiceThread:  Digital storytelling with commenting capabilities using different tools. Simply upload a picture, invite people to comment, and share your ideas.  See sample.

Parody Motivator Generator:  Use pictures to spark written ideas in a funny way.

ELA Applications

The Art of Storytelling:  Very creative site that incorporates art and writing short stories and poetry. Great for any level of learner from EL to advanced. 

VocabSushi:  Builds vocabulary using real world contextual examples.