Windows Movie Maker!

This assignment required the creation of a video using Windows Movie Maker, which is a free Microsoft program. The video had to be at least ten slides based on a central theme, and the video also had to display a title slide and an ending slide. I decided to make my video based off of a trip my brother took to the Smokey Mountains this past January. I chose my favorite pictures based off the trip and I also selected a song that seemed to fit my project. Through the process of creating my movie, I had to figure out how to convert a song off the internet and insert it into my slides. I had to set each picture to five seconds in order to maintain a time of around two minutes. The only problem I encountered was trying to figure out how to convert the music. However, after a few tries, I was able to figure out the process of converting my music. I honestly enjoyed doing this project and it has easily been my favorite! I loved picking out the pictures, music, and the whole process of creating the movie. Windows Movie Maker aligns with all of the NETS-T standards.
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. Windows Movie Maker promotes very creative thinking. Students are able to create all kinds of movies.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. Windows Movie Maker is a technology based program that is very fun for all students.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning: Windows Movie Maker can be used for several different classroom purposes.
4) Promote and Model- Digital Citizenship and Responsibility: Windows Movie Maker allows  for teachers to demonstrate their knowledge of the Fair Use Laws by having permission to use pictures, music, etc. It is important to review over the entire movie before making the post.
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership. Windows Movie Maker can be used to help students explore by exploring topics to use in their movie. It is each individuals responsibility  to think of their own ideas to create their movie.