animate+IT

Great Baddow Centre 31st May, 1-4.30
 * Animate IT** – 1 half day, centre-based course

This session is all about developing more creative approaches to engaging learners and using ICT tools to enrich learning and promote success.

Teachers will create short stop frame animation films using an open-source tool called JellyCam and MS MovieMaker. We will edit these and prepare them for publishing on the internet.

Learning Outcomes:
 * improved subject knowledge;
 * greater confidence;
 * the skills/tools required to take the next step(s).

You will need to bring:
 * a wireless enabled laptop with JellyCam and MovieMaker ver. 2 or 6 pre-installed. You will also need administrator access to enable you to install additional codecs.
 * audio recording device e.g. Easi-Speak mic;
 * image capture device e.g. ZU3D’s [|Kinobo HD Webcam]or Easi-View Visualiser;
 * modelling clay/plasticine/small models;
 * a backdrop e.g. a shoebox.

Programme: 1:15 || **Welcome and Introduction process – to include Next Step Planning and activity feedback proforma**
 * 1:00
 * S****ession 1 An Introduction to Stop Frame Animation.** We will explore the key features of animation software and discuss how the process of creating an animation can benefit children and hit a range of learning objectives. ||
 * 2:15 || Coffee/Tea ||
 * 2:30 || **Session 2 Film Making.** We will use digital video cameras to capture images and editing software to use that footage (plus royalty-free audio files, images and titles) to create short animations on a given theme. We will also look at how those animations might be shared with a wider audience. ||
 * 3:30 || **Session 3 Summary: Reviewing potential for implementation and impact; follow-up opportunities, Next Step Planning, SL&D feedback proforma and using your Professional Development Portfolio.** ||
 * 4:30 || Departure ||
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