PhotoStory - Digital Photography in the Classroom

Photo Story 3 is easily the simplest photo slide show software I have used. Students can easily create multimedia presentations on their own with the wizard like interface. Despite the ease of use many teachers don't realize that it is available as a free download for Window's users. My students use it quite often. We use it to commemorate classroom events such as debates, student teacher greetings or student goodbyes. We also make photo essay dictionaries. We do this by taking pictures of items such as geometric shapes and angles, adding text and recording voices that define each term.

I have recently had some students successfully create claymation slide shows showing scientific processes. I am re posting this the following tutorial upon request.
I hope you find it helpful.

Here is a quick tutorial:

First you import pictures. When you click on import pictures the program will open your "My Pictures" file.

Select pictures

Add text. Students love to choose from the many colors and fonts.

Record your voice. You can record a different voice on each slide.

Create your own music or import your own. My students love to create their own music. They can choose from several styles, speeds, moods and instruments.

It is easy to use and a great deal of fun. Try for yourself, but be careful you may get hooked. Have fun.

Technology Central

I have been very remiss in updating this blog during the last year. I have been having so much fun keeping up with our districts technology that I have been lacking time. This has been a great year in the Binghamton City School District. Ever classroom now has a Smart Board. Many also have Smart Response. We also have a new website program. I spend a a lot of time this year working with other teachers and providing staff development.
Now I will spend some of my summer having fun creating content for my new Smart Table.
It is so exciting to be a part of this fast paced growth in technology within the district. I am hoping to use this blog once again to share what I learn.

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Ever wonder how you can use a Wiki to collaborate with other teachers?

Thanks to the folks at common craft who have made Wikis in Plain Engish, you can see for yourselves. In the video a group of people are using the wiki to plan a camping trip. Just think how you could use this technology in a similar way to collaborate on a grant, a book study, or to plan a special project

Blogging in Plain English

Thanks to Common Craft. These folks make it so clear.

Smart Certification Video

This is my video lesson. I cut a few minutes from the gallery portion to shorten it a bit.

This video shows off one of my favorite tools. Have fun. I get a kick out of this guy's videos.