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Laptop lesson (6 March 2009)

posted ‎‎Mar 5, 2009 1:34 AM‎‎ by Mr Belshaw   [ updated ‎‎Mar 6, 2009 12:49 AM‎‎ ]
Today we're going to be creating a short (1-2 minute) video about the Abyssinian Crisis using a website called Jaycut. This is free to use and is like a web-based, more powerful version of Windows Movie Maker. You'll be able to start off your video in class and then finish it off at home. :-)

Abyssinian Crisis Google Docs Presentation

Starter

Apply the 3C's to this VoiceThread about the Abyssinian Crisis:

Main Activity (video)


Remind yourself of what happened during the Abyssinian Crisis by using the relevant BBC Bitesize and History Learning Site pages.

1. Go to Jaycut.com and create a new account. Remember, just use your first name and an initial!

2. Using the list below, find some images that will help you tell the story of the Abyssinian Crisis:
3. Upload your images into Jaycut (click to enlarge):



4. Edit your video. Include text where appropriate to tell the story. Drag-and-drop images onto the timeline. Get the structure before you play about with the effects! (click to enlarge):



5. Add some free Creative Commons-licensed music from one of the following websites:
6. (optional) Add your own Creative Commons license to your video:
7. Either: a) Download your video and send it to your Posterous blog, or b) Post a link to your video on your blog. :-)


Due: Thursday 12 March 2009




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