Of all the Web 2.0 applications I have learned about this year, my favorite has been Animoto. I love making professional videos, but who has the time? Animoto is the solution. They have amazing templates to choose from, and uploading photos and videos is a cinch. They have a wonderful selection of music to choose from, or you can even upload your own.
My Mom has breast cancer, and had to have surgery yesterday. Just before she went into surgery I made her a video of her only grandchild, my son Isaac, on Animoto. It brought my mom to tears, and it impressed everyone in the waiting room so much that I had all my family and friends asking me how I created such an amazing video in under 10 minutes. I explained to them just how easy it was using Animoto.
I have learned more in this class in only 7 weeks, than many of my other master courses combined. This class is not easy, but it allows us to use, experiment, and discover many new technologies that we can actually use in the field of education that will benefit the students tremendously. I would just like to thank our teacher, even though she really makes work hard, and always keeps us busy even while she is on vacation :)
I agree that animoto is very easy and a wonderful tool to make slide shows. I hope your mom is ok. My prayers are with you. I also agree that i have learned so much from this class. The thing about technology is there is so much and I feel overwhelmed when I don't know where to start. This class give me a direction and I am so impressed with what I have been able to make.
ReplyDeleteAnimoto is a wonderful application. I just wish they would allow you to add more notes/words it is really hard to convey all the thoughts and concepts in that small amount of space.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder your Animoto movie brought your mother to tears. It was a great video. Hope things go well for her and your family.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Even though you are restricted with what you can do with Animoto, what is done is so professional looking. Making movies with photos is a great application for Animoto. Good job!
I am praying for your mom.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you, I've learned and enjoyed this class SO much! I have shared so much of what I've learned with friends and family, which proves how much I've learned. Loved your Animoto, I'm sure your mom was dreaming of your son! Wish her a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful-you did such a nice thing for your mom! Hope she is able to enjoy her grandson again real soon.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about this class. This has been such a great learning experience.
Awww, what a sweet sweet video!! Isaac is adorable and I am sure your mom loved this creation of yours! I hope she's doing well and glad that you've learned so much in the last few weeks -- even when I was on vacation ;)
ReplyDeleteI hope your Mom is recovering!
ReplyDeleteYour son is super cute!
Animoto has many family and friends applications and school applications. I can see it used as an end of the year video.