iMovie is a video editing software that allows you to piece together pictures and videos to create a movie. It is equipped with optional transitions and allows you to insert text and special effects into your creation. You can also include audio voiceovers and music files to play in the background of your video. This is a Mac-only program, but Windows Moviemaker is a very similar program that is available on PC. iMovie can also be utilized on iPhone and iPad through the use of the mobile app. Because a lot of schools have iPads available for their students, this would provide a great opportunity to use this software in the classroom.
How This Tool Aligns to UDL Principles:
- It provides multiple means of engagement by promoting expectations that optimize motivation while also optimizing individual choice and autonomy
- It provides multiple means of representation in that students are able to customize the display of information and highlight patterns, critical features, and relationships through the way they present their information on their video
- It provides options for expression and communication by allowing students to use multiple tools available in the program to create their movie.
Implementation:
This software can be used in a variety of ways. As a teacher, I can allow my students to be the consumer of this technology by creating a video to show to my class that helps them learn about a concept or topic. My students can also be the producers of this program by creating a video to present what they have learned or how they use what they have learned. Because I teach in a preschool classroom, I feel as though this software may be too advanced for my students to be the producers. I chose to use this program to create a video of our alphabet song, and included pictures of letters that can be found around our classroom. I feel as though that is a fun touch for the students to be able to recognize the photos in the video.
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