open thinking » 90+ Videos for Tech. & Media Literacy
A collection of videos related to technology and media literacy, sorted in categories like "Conversation Starters," "Influence of Media on Society," and "Social Networks & Identity."
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CogDogRoo - StoryTools
Over 50 tools for digital storytelling, categorized by tool type
Web-based animation, video and storytelling options grow » Moving at the Speed of Creativity
Overview of numerous tools for digital storytelling, including VoiceThread, Animoto, Fuzzwhich, Shapeshifter, and UStream.
Curriculumbits.com Online Interactive ELearning Teaching Resources
Interactive animated multiple choice quizzes and simple games for 11-16 year olds in multiple subjects.
The WebFooted Booklady: The Animoto English Project
Introduction to a high school English project using Animoto
The WebFooted Booklady: It's A Wrap
Review of a high school Animoto project with details on some of the issues students had with account sign-ups, organizing files, and using non-CC-licensed images.
Research Based Methods for Using PowerPoint, Animation, and Video for Instruction
Literature review with guidelines for using multimedia effectively for learning. Quick summary of practical tips for educators.
(also found at http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1027892)
EDTECH: Focus On K-12 - Getting Animated
Example chemistry lesson plan where students create animations to demonstrate chemical elements and compounds
Multimedia Physics Studios - Table of Contents
Collection of physics animations illustrating concepts from introductory physics
Animations
Library of science animations, movies, and tutorials, sorted by topic (chemistry, microbiology, protein synthesis, etc.)