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 * Microsoft Movie Maker **


 * =Technology Resources =

Microsoft Movie Maker is software which allows users to create or edit their own videos. It can be used with still photos or live action video. Movie Maker comes standard with Windows XP and Vista. A different version of Movie Maker is included with Windows 7, but work from the previous version of the software is easily transferable to the new Movie Maker. Movie Makers allows users to put together video and photos in the order they choose, and to add digital effects to the video. It also allows users to overdub the video with music or a voice recording.

=__Getting Started with Movie Maker __=

First make sure that you computer is up to date and has all necessary hardware installed (see software box for details). Next follow the instructions for installation included with the software. If your computer already has Window Vista, ME, or XP installed on it, chances are you already have Movie Maker on your computer. Complete instructions for uploading and editing videos and photographs can be found with the software of by visiting the [|Microsoft Movie Maker page.]



Movie Maker can have a variety of different uses in the classroom. It could be used to replace the traditional paper book report or time-line. It can also be used for kids who want to be creative, but maybe are not artistically inclined. Students can also use it for digital story telling by placing their own narration over pictures.
 * =Replacement Ideas =

A great idea for using Microsoft Movie Maker in the classroom! This article details how to make a book report with Microsoft Movie Maker. The author gives step by step detailed instructions on what the assignment will entail. The author also list the pros and cons of the project and tips for making the process go smoothly.
 * =Research =

[|Microsoft Movie Maker in the English Classroom]

References

Brinker, E. (2008, October 19).Windows Movie Maker in the English Classroom.Retrieved from the Connexions Web site: http://cnx.org/content/m18039/1.2/

Microsoft,. (2011). //Microsoft movie maker//. Retrieved from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx