iMovie!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to produce, publish, and edit your own video.  With iMovie students are now able to create and produce their very own videos. Students can take products created through pic collage, educreations, and explain everything (listed below) and use them in iMovie to develop their thoughts and ideas.

iMovie has two very unique and interesting features. The first feature is the product feature.  This allows students to import videos, sound, voice, and pictures to develop their own individual work of art.  The second aspect is the trailer feature.  This walks students through a story board in which they video tape different events.  Once they have developed their own videos, the videos are compiled into a short movie clip! 

Tips for use at home:

• After student finishes reading a story, have them create a movie trailer encouraging other students to read the story. 
• Have students video tape or interview family members about their favorite holiday and/or tradition.  Students could then compile videos into a project.
• Use iMovie to have students focus on different reading skills.  For example: have them use the trailer feature to create a problem/solution video.  

We hope that this provides some great ideas for you to utilize this fun app at home!