At Park View CLC we are trying to use more and more open-source or freeware software. Whilst the actual licensing agreements might differ, there is a lot of high quality software available which is completely FREE and easy to use.
In deciding which piece of software to promote first, we decided it had to be Photostory 3. When this is used with classes and shown to teachers the response is always completely positive and it tends to engage pupils entriely.
Simple and powerful, it allows a user to put photos or pictures into a film, add narration, music, effects and camera movements - Year 5 pupils can pick it up in ten minutes!
It's a nice alternative to Powerpoint presentations, an easy way to create a film and can be used in all subjects.
It's a microsoft product too, which means it has support on the website, quick download time and authenticy. Try it with your holiday snaps first and see how impressive it is!
Download it at:
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/
digitalphotography/photostory/default.mspx
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