Transcript Geometry with Movie Maker

Geometry with Movie Maker
UNCW T3 Regional Conference
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Dr. Nancy Ruppert - Presenting
Fran Randall (in absentia)
University of North Carolina - Department of Education
Outline
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Introduction
Plan
Implementation
Conclusion
Credits
Geometry with Movie Maker
In the elementary, middle and
high school math methods
courses, candidates create
PC based Windows Movie
Maker (WMM) projects based
on geometric concepts. This
presentation
provides
an
overview of and a module for
the creation of the projects.
Introduction
• What is Movie Maker?
• Why am I standing here not using iMovie
and a MAC?
• The creation of Slopy.
• View demos.
• Project: The Geometry of Me!
What is Movie Maker?
•“Windows Movie Maker is a video editing software
that is included with Microsoft Windows XP and
Windows Me. It was originally created for Windows
Me as a response to Apple Computer's popular
iMovie program, and the current 2.1 version is
included in Windows XP SP2.”
http://www.answers.com/topic/windows-movie-maker
•A Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (or Apple
iMovie) product (movie file) can be used as an
effective tool for delivery of instruction.
Why am I standing here not using
iMovie and a MAC?
“The inevitable comparison of Movie Maker to iMovie.”
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Both offer the same basic type of finished
product.
Both take about the same degree of effort.
The process is essentially the same on both
platforms.
The major difference comes down to
accessibility of the application resource both at
home and school. Currently, teachers and
students simply have greater access to PCs.
(The United States market share for Apple desktops has been below 3%,
and Apple portables has hovered around 5%, for several years.)
Source: http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/03/20/marketshare/index.php
The creation of Slopy.
“Creating Slopy….”
The purpose of this activity is to create a visual moving
image to display a math concept. While you may use
this as part of a teaching demonstration, your students
could also create images using paper, markers and clay.
More advanced students could also learn how to create
the moving image using Movie Maker or iMovie.
The creation of images supports INTASC Principle 2: “the teacher
understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning
opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal
development. (In this activity, students can create these images in
small groups (social) or individually. The products could represent how
they view the world of mathematics (personal development). And, the
content is supporting the intellectual development of the children.
The creation of Slopy.
(continued)
Stills of Slopy’s Adventures.
View demos.
Geometry
Numbers/
Algebra
Circles
Sally's
Slumber Party
Estimation
K-2
Bradley Box
(fractions)
Geometry
Baseketball
Old
Matt Donald...
Baseball
Movie
Function
Dance
Y=mX+b
Probability
Measurement
M&Ms Party
Measurement
Newsletters
For
Metric Month
Project: The Geometry of Me!
• Click here for Microsoft Windows Movie
Maker Module by UNCA DOE
Plan
A video presentation product is a device for
delivery of instruction and information, so…
• Know what you want to say (Plan and Research)
Who
What
When
Where
Why
• Identify your audience
• Gather your information
“Presentations largely stand or
fall on the quality, relevance,
and integrity of the content.”
~Edward Tufte
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.09/ppt2.html
Implementation
IF it is decided during planning that MM is the tool
to create video presentation product THEN…
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Methodologies
Strategies
Equipment
Copyright reminder
The Process
Lose not the lesson
in the slick presentation.
Substance over show.
~Fran Randall
Approaches
• Teacher centered
– Tutorials
– Motivation or Anticipation Guide
– Summary of a Project (geography)
• Student centered
– Vocabulary exercise (slope or triangles)
– Group Presentation
– Portfolio
Strategies
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Stills
Animation
Claymation/models
Video clips
Titles
Equipment
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PC
Microsoft Windows Xp (includes MM)
Paper/crayon/pencil
Microsoft Paint
Photo manipulation software
Still camera
Scanner
DV camera
The Process
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To create the image. Go to Windows Moviemaker
Open a New Project
On the left hand side it says “Import Pictures”
Using your floppy disk, follow the links to import each of your pictures.
Next drag the pictures onto the “Show Timeline” which is at the bottom.
Each picture will last about 5 seconds. If you need more time, you can copy
and paste the picture like you would in a word document.
Under “tools” there are places where you can add transitions and titles. This
is where you can put in your words.
When you finish, save your project using one of these approaches:
To save your movie, on the Task Pane, click on Save to Computer.
Once you have saved it to the computer, you may then save it to your
website by opening the Front Page and drag it into Frontpage.
File to Save Movie File to My computer at Next Browse to the desktop.
Good luck!
Copyright reminder. © © © © © ©
 If you did not make it,
you do not own it.
 If you wish to use it,
there are steps you must take
before you can use it.
(IF you can use it at all.)
 Visit Copyright Kids for further details.
Conclusion
• Benefits
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easy to use
language development
different types of learners
motivation
feasible and accessible
is included in Windows XP
• Limits
– sophistication
– time
Credits
Background designs are the property of Geetesh Bajaj. Used with permission. © Copyright, Geetesh Bajaj. All Rights Reserved.
The End.
Thank you.