Flip+Video+Lesson

=Collaborate with the entire class to create one ABC video reflecting on our learning this week.=
 * Reflect on what we've learned this week.
 * Present learning in a creative format.
 * Learn how to use flip video cameras.
 * Learn how to use MovieMaker to create a video.
 * Gain ideas for managing a similar class project.

STEP ONE: Reflect on Our Learning this Week

 * Individually: Brainstorm A-Z learning for the week.
 * Small Group: Share and discuss your A-Z's and add more to your list.
 * Whole Class: Create one A-Z list.

**STEP TWO: Storyboard and FILM SHOTS** **STEP THREE: SAVE VIDEOS TO PROJECT FOLDER.**
 * Each group create storyboard to plan before filming.
 * Why should you (and your students) take the time to storyboard? Read this document.
 * What will you film?
 * What object(s), actions, drawings, creations would convey the idea?
 * From what perspective?
 * Would a particular camera angle (close up, far away, from above or below, unusual angle) would best compliment the shot and the idea?
 * What will you say?
 * Will you include dialogue to explain the concept?
 * Will you add text (on the strip, before or after the strip) to help explain the concept?


 * Save your video snippets to the classroom project folder on the designated project computer.
 * If your videos require converting to a different format, do so.
 * Note: The newer Flip cameras save videos as Mp4 files. Moviemaker does not accept Mp4 files. So, you have to convert the Mp4 file to an AVI file. You can do so by using the video converter . We found this converter online for free, and you could--logged on as administrator--install the converter on a few minis so that each group had access to a converter, or put it on one computer that all students could access.


 * STEP FOUR: ADD YOUR FOOTAGE TO VIDEO. **
 * Add your video clips to MovieMaker.
 * Import clips from Project folder on Desktop.
 * Add text if desired.
 * Add transitions or effects.
 * Be sure to SAVE AS PROJECT when you finish.

**STEP FIVE: REVISION TEAM REVIEW AND EDIT VIDEO.**
 * ** Review the video for revision suggestions: **
 * Do any of the film snippets need to be re-filmed because they are fuzzy or hard to see or because you can't hear the audio?
 * Do all the snippets convey something learned this week? Is the concept explained in enough detail?
 * Is all the text clear and correct? Any misspelled words or grammatical/usage/mechanics errors? Are the ideas easy to understand? Does the wording need revising?
 * Make the needed revisions. If re-filming is required, visit with the appropriate group to coordinate replacing the particular video snippet.
 * Be sure to SAVE AS PROJECT.

**STEP SIX: EDITING TEAM FINISH AND PUBLISH VIDEO.**


 * Add a ** title slide at beginning and credit slide at end. **
 * ** Add background music. **
 * ** SAVE AS PROJECT. **
 * ** Finish video (this saves video to a wmv file). **
 * ** Upload video to edubloggers.tv. **
 * Publish video to class blog via embed code.