digital storytelling using ipads

Digital Storytelling Using iPads

December 4, 2014

karla.holt@me.com

karla.holt@me.com

@karlaholt

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Introductions

• Introduce yourself to a ‘learning buddy or two’

• Discuss: Today’s session will be successful for me if...

Goals

• To explore various digital storytelling and digital video project ideas that can be used to engage and support all learners.

• To gain familiarity with tools to support digital storytelling.

Agenda

• Why digital storytelling?

• Create a 60s video using a variety of camera angles and shots.

• Workflow solutions.

• Apps for recording voice over still images.

• Lunch

• Stop-Motion Animation.

• Other ways to show what you know.

• Collaboration time.

Why digital storytelling?

Apply multiple literacies

Communicate effectively

Student centred learning

Ministerial Order on Student Learning

Learning and Technology Policy Framework

How can I use digital storytelling in

my classroom?

Language ArtsInstructional Texts Story Tableaux or Re-

enactments

Photo HuntsCreate

Original Texts

Book Trailers

So how do I get started?

Sample Project Sequence

Rubric, Plan and Script

Analyze film techniques and shots

Film

Edit

Showcase

Assess

Shots

http://learnaboutfilm.com/film-language/picture/shotsize/

Camera Angles

High

Low

Eye Level

Bird’s EyeDutch Angle

I want my students to...create original videos.

I want my students to...create original videos.

This video was filmed on an iPad and edited using the Splice Video Editor iPhone App (Free).

I want my students to...create original videos.

This video was filmed on an iPad and edited using the iMovie App (Free).

Working in groups of 3-4:

Create a 45-60s video on one of the following topics:

• illustrate a word such as lonely or happy.

• create a public service advertisement.

• create a commercial for a product.

Your video must include:

•At least 3 different shot sizes.

•One or two different camera angles.

Tips:

1. Keep the camera (iPad) still when filming.

2. Always film in landscape.

3. Try different camera positions.

4. Get in close to the important things.

5. Make sure your shots last a little bit longer than what you need. You can edit them.

6. Sound-where possible add the sound or voice over during editing.

7. Use the screenshots on the handouts to help you edit your video.

Creating an iMovie Project

1. 2.

Creating an iMovie Project

3. Select photos or video. 4. Drag the yellow bars to select part of a video.

Creating an iMovie Project

5. Inserted media shows up in the timeline.

Playhead

Timeline

Tap the video or photo to add titles.

Creating an iMovie Project

Adding Titles

Creating an iMovie Project

1. 2.

Editing clip audio

Creating an iMovie Project

1. 2.

Recording Voice Over

Creating an iMovie Project

Adding a cut-away, picture in picture or split screen:

1. Drag the playhead to the desired position.

2. Select the video/image for the cut-away, picture in picture or split screen. Press the ...

3. Choose the effect.

2.

1.

2.

Creating an iMovie Project

Adding Audio Tracks

Creating an iMovie Project

To share your project:

Creating an iMovie Project

Export Options:

Sharing iMovie ProjectsSave to camera roll.

Splice iPhone App Demo

Storyboard View

Title Transition

Photo or video

Splice iPhone App DemoTimeline View - To add audio

Press + to add audio

Press pencil to edit audio.

Save your video (export) to the camera roll:1. Preview 2. Export 3. Medium

4. Exporting 5. Export finished.

Share your films!

I want to...get the movie off the iPad.

Email Google Drive Padlet Wallhttp://padlet.com/

Manual Sync

goo.gl/eSRsrZFor video instructions see:

Email from Camera roll.• Open the photo library.

• Press Select.

• Choose the video.

• Touch the share icon and choose email.

Sharing Using the Google Drive App

• Requires google accounts.

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To share:1. 2.

3. 4.

goo.gl/xtmzk0

Double tap to upload your video.Type your name.

1. Upload 2. Tap to upload 3. Choose existing

4. Choose video. 5. Use

Padlet Wallhttp://padlet.com/

For instructions on setting up a Padlet account and creating a wall http://goo.gl/AoDKqg

Sharing Your PhotosNote: Videos and photos in your camera roll can be manually transferred to your computer through the iPad cable.

1. Plug your iPad into your computer. 2. If iTunes opens up, close it. DO NOT SYNC. 3. PC-The auto import from camera should appear. Import images as you would from a digital camera. Mac-Open iPhoto and import.

iMovie Trailer Feature

• Plan

• Sample Storyboards:

• http://goo.gl/WVnRnE

• http://goo.gl/bbFeJ6

• http://techind.wikispaces.com/iMovie+Trailers

iMovie Trailer FeatureExample and Demo:

iMovie Trailer Feature1. 2.

Press play to see a preview of the theme.

3.

4. Add your credits

5. Add your photos and/or video. Edit the titles.

iMovie Trailer Feature7. Preview your movie.8. Press the back arrow to export your movie.

9. Share your movie

iMovie Trailer Feature10. Share your movie

iMovie Trailer Feature

How else could you use the iMovie trailer feature?

I want my students to...collect images, add titles and record a voice-over.

30hands app - free

Let’s create with 30hands!

(free)

Note: When looking for apps for digital storytelling, use ones that save to the camera roll.

30 Hands

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Skip this step

New Presentation

New Presentation

Give Title and Add Slides

Choose your type of slide (photo or draw)

Choose your photos. You can

choose more than one at a time.

30hands

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Drag to re-arrange your slides if neccessary.

Tap on Begin Recording

Record your voice. Swipe to move to the next slide.

Tap the arrow to publish the video.

Save to camera roll.

If the app does not have the ability to find online images, you can use Safari

to save images online.

Press and hold on an image. Tap on Save Image to save it to your camera roll.

Other options for creating video slideshows…

Videolicious (free)

Simple, easy to use, music,

no titles.60s limit.

SonicPics ($2.99)

Titles, Voice Over, no music.

Animoto(free but requires account)

Titles, music, no voice over.

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Videolicious - Free

Choose Shots > Camera Roll Select your images in order. Record your voice over.

Drag up the photos as you record your voice.

Choose your music.

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Videolicious - ContinuedChoose your music.

Preview & Save

Give it a title

Save

The video will be saved to your camera roll.

You can also email out from Videolicious.

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I want my students to...demonstrate a concept or

re-enact a scene using models.

The Bone Diggers Earth Rotation & Revolution

The Bone Diggers

This animation was filmed with the StoMo iPad app and edited in Splice.The Lego Movie Maker app will allow you to create and edit all in one.

I want my students to...demonstrate a concept or

re-enact a scene using models.

Lego Movie Maker Free

Model Making Tips• Keep your model simple - not

too many colours or details.

• Have large eyes and other features that you can move (like arms and hands).

• Your model must be able to stand up on its own.

• A model of a person should be about 7-10 cm tall.

Making Your Scenery• Keep your scenery simple.

• Keep the main details near the bottom of the page. You may not see all of your background when you film.

• Letter sized paper works well.

• You may want to make the ground or floor that your models will stand on.

Set Up:

•Use a stand for the iPad.•Keep the iPad in the same spot.

•The smaller the movements, the smoother the animation.

Grade 6 LA: *express the same ideas in different forms and genres; compare and explain the effectiveness of each for audience and purpose

Retell an alternative version of a fairytale using stop motion animation.

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Stop Motion Animation: Your Turn

1. Create plasticine or use lego/playmobile characters.

2. Film your animation using the Lego Movie Maker app.

3. Add voice over and other effects.4. Save to the camera roll.

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Lego Movie Maker App

1. Make a Movie 2. Title 3. Take Photos then DONE

4. Edit and add narration or sound effects.

5. Add music and effects then DONE 6. Save to camera roll.

Reflections, comments, and ideas about Stop-Motion?

A few more digital storytelling ideas and apps:

Grade 5 Language Arts Experiment with language

• experiment with words and sentence patterns to create word pictures; identify how imagery and figurative language, such as simile and exaggeration, convey meaning

• Create  a  short  dialogue  between  two  characters  using  the  Puppet  Pals  (Free)  App.      

• You  must  include  at  least  two  similes,  one  metaphor  and  two  hyperboles.  

• Export  your  puppet  show  to  the  camera  roll.  

• Share  your  puppet  show  with  someone.  

Note: with the paid version (Puppet Pals HD Director’s Pass $4.99) you get more puppets and are able to import your own images.

Puppet Show!

Grade 5 Language Arts Experiment with language

• experiment with words and sentence patterns to create word pictures; identify how imagery and figurative language, such as simile and exaggeration, convey meaning

• Create  a  short  dialogue  between  two  characters  using  the  Puppet  Pals  (Free)  App.      

• You  must  include  at  least  two  similes,  one  metaphor  and  two  hyperboles.  

• Export  your  puppet  show  to  the  camera  roll.  

• Share  your  puppet  show  with  someone.  

Note: with the paid version (Puppet Pals HD Director’s Pass $4.99) you get more puppets and are able to import your own images.

Puppet Show!

Puppet PalsPuppet Pals HD

(free)Puppet Pals HD Director’s Pass ($2.99)

1. Choose actors

2. Choose backdrop

Puppet PalsPuppet Pals HD

(free)

Puppet Pals HDDirector’s Pass

($2.99)

3. Move your actors while you record your voice.

4. Save then export your movie.

Create an Informercial

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•Pick one of the communities we are studying.•Create a 30 second infomercial persuading others to visit the community. Be sure to include key festivals, traditions and other aspects of the culture.

Tellagami (free)

Haiku Deck (free)

1. Scan the QR code to access images and information about the community.

2. Gather information and save an image for your informercial background.

3. Use the app Tellagami to create your infomercial.

India Peru Tunisia Ukraine

Grade 3 Social Studies:

Students will:3.1.2 examine the social, cultural and linguistic characteristics that affect quality of life in communities in other parts of the world by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry:

• How is identity reflected in traditions, celebrations, stories and customs in the communities?

Tellagami Preview

1. Choose a background (from Library)

2. Choose a character

3. Choose emotion (optional)

4. Record your voice or add typed text that will be read

aloud.

5. Share - Press Save to save the video to your camera roll

I want my students to...

Book Creator$4.99

Pages$9.99

Keynote$9.99

create a culminating project including images, video, text

and/or sound.

Book Creator Demo and ExampleBook Creator

$4.99

Book Creator $4.99

Creates an epub file.Add text, photos, video and voice recordings.

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Share your ideas, apps and any other resources!

Collaboration Time

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@karlaholt

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