Thursday, July 1, 2010

Digital Storytelling



Glogster
Web Site: http://www.glogster.com
Publisher: Glogster
Subject: The Arts - Visual Arts, Graphics & Image Editing, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: glog, poster, web 2.0
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: Glogster is a web 2.0 platform that allows users to upload videos, text, photos, audio and more to create a unique interactive poster. The Glogster edu version (http://edu.glogster.com) allows teachers to create a master account and integrate student accounts. All edu accounts are private.
Type: Free

Xtranormal
Web Site: http://www.xtranormal.com
Publisher: Xtranormal Technologies Inc.
Subject: Multimedia
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: animation, video, movies, digital storytelling, storyboard
Mode: Exploration, Multimedia
Abstract: Xtranormal is a multimedia production tool that allows anybody to create an animated movie. Users may choose from a selection of background images, music, characters, actions, facial expressions and more to customize their movies. How-to video tutorial may be found at: http://technogogy.org.uk/xtranormal1/xtranormal1.mov
Type: Free




Panraven
Web Site: http://www.panraven.com
Publisher: Panraven, Inc.
Subject: Language Arts - Writing (includes Spelling), Multimedia, Graphics & Image Editing
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: digital storytelling, photo editing
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: Panraven is a digital storytelling site. Users upload photos to create personalized digital stories. Stories may be shared with friends or published to the site. In addition to sharing stories online, users may also order hard-bound printed versions of their stories.
Type: Free


Capzles
Web Site: http://capzles.com
Publisher: Capzles
Subject: Multimedia, Cross Curricular, Instructional Tools, Social Media, Web 2.0
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: timeline, multimedia, social media, digital storytelling, web 2.0
Mode: Creative Activity, Authoring / Design Tool, Multimedia
Abstract: Capzles blends storytelling, timelines, and social networking as users create media-rich timelines combining video, images, blogs, and audio. Completed capzels are published on the Capzels site and may distributed to others via email, social networking sites, or embedding into blogs or websites.
Type: Free


Dvolver moviemaker
Web Site: http://www.dfilm.com/live/moviemaker.html
Publisher: Dvolver
Subject: Multimedia
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12)
Focus / Topic: animation, video, movie, digital storytelling
Mode: Tool, Multimedia
Abstract: Dvolver moviemaker is a simple way to create animations and movies. Users pick the background, characters, and soundtrack and add original dialogue.
Type: Free


Digital Films MovieMaker
Web Site: http://www.digitalfilms.com
Publisher: Impulse Communications, Inc.
Subject: Multimedia
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12)
Focus / Topic: animation, video, movie, digital storytelling
Mode: Multimedia, Tool
Abstract: Digital Films MovieMaker is a simple way to create animations and movies. Users choose a background scene, characters, and animated actions and add dialog, introduction, and ending credits.
Type: Free


CAST UDL Book Builder
Web Site: http://bookbuilder.cast.org
Publisher: CAST
Subject: Assistive Technology, Language Arts - Reading, Language Arts - Writing (includes Spelling), Special Needs
Audience: preschool-kindergarten, primary (1-3), elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), teacher
Focus / Topic: universal design, storytelling, digital storytelling, books, e-books
Mode: Tool
Abstract: The CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Book Builder is a site for creating, reading, and sharing digital books. Books may be designed with text, images and audio and may contain a linked glossary and "coaches" to help students along. Detailed resources, ideas, and tips are available on the site.
Type: Free

GoAnimate
Web Site: http://goanimate.com
Publisher: GoAnimate
Subject: The Arts - Visual Arts, Multimedia
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12)
Focus / Topic: animation, video, digital storytelling
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: GoAnimate enables users to create animated stories using existing characters, backgrounds, props, music, and sound effects.
Type: Free


Memoov
Web Site: http://memoov.com
Publisher: Memoov
Subject: Multimedia
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: animation, video, digital storytelling
Mode: Tool, Creative Activity
Abstract: Memoov allows users to create and share animated videos using background images, characters, and objects. The program features character personalization, audio recording, and a timeline-based animation method. The content development platform enables animators and designers to create and upload characters, backgrounds, and objects.
Type: Free

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