Two nights I was working on assignments for the NC Virtual Public School (NCVPS) and reviewed tutorials. I had heard of GoAnimate but finally took the time to use it after watching the tutorial through NCVPS. GoAnimate offers various levels of access from free to paid. I used the free version that allows for up to two minutes of animation.
GoAnimate allows the user to create cartoon-like animations using various topics. I see a tremendous advantage for using this tool directly with students. This will help them to integrate writing into their curriculum, often without even realizing it. As I constructed my first project, I decided to create an announcement that would showcase some of the features of the technology.
Today, students in my Virtual Reality class used the tool to write about their experiences using Intaglio, Seashore, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sketchup. They construct their animation to offer insights into how they used each piece of technology.
The students loved using GoAnimate and it served as a substantial reflection piece. I am eager to see their work and share it in an upcoming blog.
At this point, my new favorite Web 2.0 tool is Animoto. I absolutely love it. Last week in Virtual Reality, students chose an illustration and re-created it on the computer. Students submitted their images through Edu 2.0 as JPEG. Here is a sample of what they created: Animoto Video Created by Virtual Reality Students
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