Module #3- Digital Storytelling- Kelly Funk

I really enjoy using video production in my class and seeing the products students create to share their learning. We have worked with WeVideo, iMovie, Animoto, Blabberize, Screen Casting/Audio Casting/ Video using Quicktime & Photo Booth. Students always amaze me when they compile their images, text, and videos into a final movie. I was looking forward to sharing using digital storytelling. 

I decided to use a different website to create this video to help me become more familiar with it. I used Stupeflix and I thought it worked well. I was able to easily add text, music, videos and audio files. I wasn't able to use the audio speaking feature unless I used the upgraded version. I think this can be avoided if you created the sound files on your computer through Quicktime or other audio recording programs and adding it in that way. I liked that you could use your own music or use their selection. I also enjoyed the different style choices that had available for you to pick from. 

Miss Funk's Summer Trip to 

Yellowstone National Park

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I created the video to share about my summer vacation with this years group. I think that a picture or video can share more than just talking about it. Students can see what I did this summer. Since I have not started up again at school this will come in handy on the 1st day. 

Creating Digital Stories allows students to express their learning, compile, restate and share with others. Synthesizing information and organize their stories in logical or chronological order. Stupeflix was very user friendly and I know that students would easily love using this website. I will add it to the other video production tools we use in our class. Students are very good at picking which application or tool suits their project or audience the best. 

Miss Funk's Summer Trip to Yellowstone National Park