UA Technology in Motion

Digital Storytelling with
Photo Story 3

Robert Mayben: rmayben@bama.ua.edu

Introduction

1) The Technology in Motion Program (www.inservice.ua.edu/tim)

2) Summer Workshop Web Sites (www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/summerworkshops.html)

3) Workshop Web Site (www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/ps3summer.htm)

Digital Storytelling

1) What is Digital Storytelling?

The process of combining the art of telling stories with any of a variety of available multimedia tools, including graphics, audio, video animation, and Web publishing. (www.coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling)

2) How can I use Digital Storytelling in my classroom?

a. How To: Use Digital Storytelling in Your Classroom

www.edutopia.org/magazine/ed1article.php?id=Art_1418&issue=dec_05

b. Using Photo Story 3 to Bring Images to Life:
www.tes.co.uk/blogs/blog.aspx?path=/ICT/01%20Joe%20Dale/&post=2237910

c. Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling:
http://coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling/goalsobjectives.htm
http://coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling/resources.htm

d. JakesOnline: Digital Storytelling Collection
http://www.jakesonline.org/storytelling.htm

e. Your Thoughts/Ideas:

Photo Story 3: Today’s Method of Digital Storytelling

1) What is Photo Story 3?

Photo Story 3 is a free and easy to use program from Microsoft that enables users to create compelling slide shows from digital images. Its features enable you to create a slideshow with your digital pictures, edit your pictures, create your story with original music, add narration, and share them. Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 are required for this program. Watch “What is a photo-movie?” on the site below: www.bteducation.org/img/lib/dialogics/PhotoMovie/index.html

2) Where do I get Photo Story 3? www.microsoft.com/photostory

3) Where can I see more samples of Photo Story 3 projects?

Northridge High School Home Page: www.nhs.tusc.k12.al.us

My Scotland Photo Story: www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/scotland7.wmv

Providence College Video Creation Site: itdp.providence.edu/Help/Video.htm#PSSamples

Photo Story 3 Demo Files: www.greece.k12.ny.us/task/photostory/ps3demos.htm

Google Video: video.google.com (search for Photo Story 3)

4) Where can I find more information about Photo Story 3?

UA TiM Photo Story 3 Resources: www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/photo3.htm

Mark Coffman’s WindowsPhotoStory.Com: www.windowsphotostory.com

Microsoft Learning Suite: www.microsoft.com/emea/education/learningsuite/schools/createandinspire/photostory.mspx

Printable Step-By-Step Tutorial: www.jakesonline.org/photostory.pdf

Photo Story 3 Possible Uses for English: tre.ngfl.gov.uk/uploads/materials/22434/Photo_Story_3_summary_of_applications.doc

5) Your ideas for using Photo Story 3 in the classroom:

Student Uses

Teacher Uses

Notes on Photo Story 3: See The Tutorial Packet for detailed info

Step 1) Begin a New Story

Step 2a) Import Pictures

Step 2b) Arranging Pictures

Step 2c) Editing Pictures

Step 3a) Adding Titles (text) to Pictures

Step 3b) Adding Effects

Step 4a) Narrating Pictures (need microphone)

Step 4b) Customize Motion

Step 4c) Transitions

Step 5) Add Background Music (create or select from your own)

Step 6) Save your project & story (2 files: .wmv & .wp3)

Ideas for Digital Photography in the Classroom

1. take photos on field trips, to aid in writing about them later 2. publicize a class play or project 3. make personalized name tags or desk plates 4. recording projects and presentations for Open House 5. create a digital class archive 6. demonstrate vocabulary, emotions, compare/contrast 7. illustrate perspectives in art 8. observe weather over a period of time 9. student portfolio 10. illustrate process for complicated projects 11. illustrate a science experiment 12. document growth of classroom plant or pet 13. demonstrate a P.E. exercise 14. develop a student-generated, graphical web research site 15. school showcase 16. enhancing newsletters, pamphlets, food preparation notes, science reports, etc. 17. getting images for web pages quickly and easily 18. email attachments (e.g. sharing photos, global collaborative projects) 19. self esteem activities (merit certificates, student of the week, etc.)

20. assisting teaching where there is a variety of languages 21. analyzing physical education activities 22. recording science experiments 23. record images of assembly of 3-D objects 24. sample business card activities 25. documenting computer networks, sports equipment, etc. 26. archiving student photos over the years 27. presenting images on parents nights of students at work & play 28. creating panoramic images (with image stitching software) 29. artwork, artistic creations and manipulations 30. providing promotional photos of the school 31. recording key features showing the way to a place (no map copyright issues) 32. use a photo as a prompt for narrative or descriptive writing 33. school newspaper 34. class newspaper or newsletter 35. graphics for written reports and presentations 36. write letters to pen pals and others (such as reading buddies in another grade), inserting photos 37. send photos via e-mail to electronic pen pals

Digital Photography Resource Sites

1. Kathy Shrock’s Digital Gadgets: school.discovery.com/schrockguide/gadgets.html

2. Lee’s Summit Digital Media Site: www.leesummit.k12.mo.us/its/digitalmedia.htm

3. 1001 Uses for a Digital Camera: pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~ucfcasio/qvuses.htm

4. Adobe Digital Kids Club: www.adobe.com/education/digkids/lessons/main.html

5. The Digital Camera in Education: www.drscavanaugh.org/digitalcamera/

6. Quick! Get the Digital Camera: www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech148.shtml

7. Tech4Learning Handout: k-12.pisd.edu/multimedia/peripherals/camera/camerasettings.pdf

8. Plano ISD Digital Camera Guide: k-12.pisd.edu/multimedia/peripherals/camera/camera.htm

9. Wacona Elementary Ideas: www.wacona.com/digicam/digicam.html

10.Going Digital in the Classroom: www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sbeck/digital/goingdigital.htm

11.Lexar Tips & Lessons: www.lexar.com/dp/tips_lessons/index.html

12. Tips for Teachers: www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/weeklytips.phtml/169