Discussion topics were:

Other than or along with your experience with Movie Maker, what other stuff have you learned to do this week?  Have any mysterious computer procedures become more clear?

Do you have something to take back to the classroom?  How will you use what you have learned in your curriculum?

Issues and suggestions from the group:

1. There are other easier programs to use, but Microsoft Movie Maker is very compatible with other programs. 

2. Narrations should be, "laid down," first, before pics and music.

3. Common problem are few computers, too many students.  A suggestion was made for the instructor to create the movie upon the completion of the classroom unit.

4. Dolores suggested that Writing Project sponsors Computer Clubs and pays stipends to teachers to conduct these.  Polaroid has a camera give-away for this type of project.

5. Time and equipment are issues.

6. Kids are quick learners, already having had much computer experience, and more than likely need little show and tell, just access to the computer.

7. The only difference in Movie Maker and Power Point is the smooth presentation of MM.

8.  As compared to standard classroom writing or projects, computer projects are completed more quickly and with greater enthusiasm.

Posted by Diane Fetty on 7/15/05; 9:55:44 AM to the Bart Department
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