EDIT 2000

Before we get started, take a minute to watch some some digital stories from the past few semesters:

• 5th grade mathematics
• High School Chemistry

As we continue brainstorming ideas for our digital stories, let's look at how you'll make it. There are so many tools available for you to use. In the past, EDIT 2000 students have used PhotoStory, MovieMaker, VoiceThread, Storybird, and iMovie. Use the chart below to help you select your tool. Select a tool you’ve never used before, but will also be the best to tell your story. Note that each tool name links to tutorials and info about how to use it. You can select a tool not on this list – just check with me before you start.

Tool	OS	Access	Still Images or Video	Narration	Music	Ease of Use
iMovie	Mac	Installed	Both	Y	Easy	Intermediate
MovieMaker	PC	Installed	Both	Y	Difficult	Intermediate
Photostory	PC	Download	SI	Y	Difficult	Beginner
StoryBird	Both	Web-based	Stock	N	N	Beginner
VoiceThread	Both	Web-based	Both	Y	N	Beginner

You’ll be using original still images or video that you’ve captured for your story. If you select Storybird, remember that you're limited to the stock illustrations within their website. Please avoid using images from Google and other sources if at all possible. Cite your sources if you are using them from other locations. If you don’t have access to a digital camera or video camera, you can check them out from OIT in Rm 232 Aderhold. The checkout period is for 5 days and you’ll need to present your Student ID.

Enjoy next week, but keep in mind that the assignment will be due the Thursday following Spring Break!

For Tuesday

1. Class will be open work time so attendance is optional. If you have missed more than 2 classes so far this semester, it is expected that you will attend to make up an absence
2. Keep in mind that Digital Stories will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday, March 24