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Typically we do not focus on programs ... rather on process and project based/inquiry learning. Connecting learning and technology is key.

Areas of interest would include digital editing, audio,, video editing(drama, macro, stop motion and documentary), programming, animation, sharing (web publishing), digital publishing/bookmaking. eg. http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/PD/ict_projects/culture/index.htm

Things to consider:


 * you do not have to teach each skill - design a way for students to teach skills and compliment each other
 * screen casts, insight demonstrations, tutorial preparation (wiki how tos)
 * multi focus you projects
 * provide for group work with individual positions (camera man, project leader, artist, props manager etc.)
 * set a timeline, establish a timeline, refer to the timeline, and do not falter from the timeline.
 * consider a curricular tie in - ie. scratch - focus on a math concept they are currently learning, students best learn when they are forced into the role of a teacher.
 * copyright - http://ubershare.wikispaces.com/Copyright

**Digital Editing**

Program suggestions - paint.net, photoshop elements or online editors such as sumopaint.

Teach students how to manipulate digital stills Make avatars, popout pics, ghostings, layered enhancements, hanging islands, popart (mac campaign/Andy Warhal), mystery photo, time still productions, wordart.

ie. http://ubershare.wikispaces.com/digital+creations

**Audio Productions**

program suggestions - audacity, garage band, aviary

Podcasting - readers theatre - produce their own essays and work.

**Video Productions**(drama, macro, stop motion and documentary)

Program suggestions - adobe premiere elements, movie maker.

Teach students how to write scripts, direct, record and edit video project as well as create beats and sound tracks. Students learn how to use state-of-the art video and sound production technology to produce group and individual video projects. See watsoninfusion.


 * cibbing - pass throughs (consider the microworld), used to create meaning and connect thought
 * macrotheatre - commoncraft style
 * psa - get a self image, bullying, drugs/alcohol, environment (we are borrowing from our children)
 * health or other service announcement out there ... Check our Montana Meth project
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNKAH_-RSts&feature=BFa&list=PLE829150966DC41D2&lf=results_main
 * stop motion - consider using pivot as a starting point.
 * documentary - http://www.youtube.com/user/YESPhillyVideos#g/u or assignment america by Steve Heartman.
 * consider the bestbuy contest


 * Programming / Gamemaking**

Program suggestions - kodu, goanimate, scratch


 * animated stories
 * math games
 * 3 and 1 person quests and math/adventure games.


 * Mixed media Productions**

Often one project medium needs another to become a great production.

Check out wordscapes - soundscapes - http://watsoninfusion.wikispaces.com/home


 * Sharing - Web Productions**

Program suggestions - wix, weebly, snappages,

Typically websites are used to showcase something. Hobby websites and social media based construction often results in bored students and should be avoided.

Great idea here is to look at pros and cons on website tool ... using similarsites.com - http://www.similarsites.com/site/wix.com

Getting started? http://ubershare.wikispaces.com/websitecreation

Embed Web 2.0 and html into your projects here.

**digital publishing/bookmaking** Program suggestions - blurb's bookmaker, ms publishing, myebook.com or issuu.com, comiclife (great tie to paint.net).

Having the students create books with professional layouts can be very rewarding. Consider constructing an ezine, children's book or digital report. Check out the uberauthor program here in ubershare.

Want more:

http://www.explornet.org/students/DM-links.htm http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/tools_technologies

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