Thing #21 Animoto

Creating the Animoto video was easy and fun. I created an account. I chose the basic version or free account. I chose the earth background theme from among the choices given. I opted to select from among the photographs Animoto had to use and selected the travel theme. I selected from among the categories of music offered and selected a particular song and that was it. Animoto did all the work for me. It really was as easy as 1,2,3.
The photographs I chose are very similar to places my husband and I have been. However, he wouldn't let me use his photographs for the video. He is an excellent photographer, and his photographs are fabulous. He may sell them, which is why he wouldn't let me use them.
This would be such a neat tool to use in your classroom. Think of how much kids could learn by photographing their work and making a video to teach other kids! In addition, a teacher could put videos of the students' work on display for open house or parent/teacher conferences. I loved it!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.