Digging+Deeper


 * Digging Deeper **

Building Websites:
Click here for further information about using Google Sites, especially to build web pages.
 * Google Sites**
 * [[image:Google_Sites_Logo.jpg width="149" height="48"]] [|Google Sites] is the easiest way to make information accessible to people who need quick, up-to-date access. People can work together on a Site to add file attachments, information from other Google applications (like Google Docs, Google Calendar, YouTube and Picasa), and new free-form content. Creating a site together is as easy as editing a document, and you always control who has access, it's just yourself, your team, or your whole organization. You can even publish Sites to the world. The Google Sites web application is accessible from any internet connected computer. **

=**Using Digital Video in the Classroom:**= =**Digital Storytelling:**= Use digital stories with students to tell personal narratives, to retell favorite stories, or to retell or create stories as a group. To make a digital story, you can use any number of movie making software, depending on the computer you are using. For Windows platforms, you can use Movie Maker or Photo Story or PowerPoint. For Apple computers, you can use iMovie, PowerPoint, or Keynote. Follow this link, Digital Storytelling, for guidance on making a digital story and using digital storytelling with your students.

Chances are, you have a camcorder, a digital camera, or an iPhone — and maybe all three. That means one thing: You have a ton of great video. [|iMovie] puts it all in one place and organizes it for you so your video is easy to browse and fun to watch. Just plug in your device, open iMovie, and start importing your video. It appears in your Event Library — the one place you’ll find everything you’ve ever recorded. Just like photos in iPhoto, videos are organized by Events. And as your collection grows, you can rate clips as “favorite” or “rejected,” tag them with preset or custom keywords, and filter them so you can find the best scenes (or hide the ones you’re not thrilled with). Click here for further information about using iMovie.
 * iMovie**

With Windows Live Movie Maker, you can quickly turn your photos and videos into polished movies. Add special effects, transitions, sound, and captions to help tell your story. And sharing with friends and family is easy—whether on the web, a computer, TV, mobile device, or a DVD.* Click here for more details about using Movie Maker.
 * Movie Maker**

Microsoft Photo Story is free software that allows you to create create slideshows using your digital photos. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop, or rotate pictures. It’s that easy! Add stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Then, personalize them with titles and captions. Small file sizes make it easy to send your photo stories in an e-mail. Watch them on your TV, a computer, or a Windows Mobile–based portable device. Click here for more details about this program.
 * PhotoStory**

Storybirds are short, art-inspired stories you make to share, read, and print. They are as easy as drop and drag. They provide great opportunities for writing and reading, especially for striving readers and writers. Storybird also has monthly writing contests, and will post the winners and honorable mentions. Students can keep a library of favorite storybirds, collaborate with others on writing storybirds, and also write comments about storybirds they read. The site offers so many opportunities to encourage reading and writing. Here is a video that explains how to make a storybird. media type="custom" key="10181869"
 * Storybird**

Here's an example of a storybird: media type="custom" key="10181927"

Click here for more information about digital video in action in classroom settings.

=**Internet Workshop:** IW is a self-guided inquiry process as a class engages in Internet research. The teacher supports the students through a series of mini-lessons designed to encourage strategy exchange through peer collaboration. = Click here for more details about Internet Workshop.

=Planning:= Follow this link to a page that gives ideas and guidance for your planning work.