Powerpoint to Movie Maker
By admin | April 3, 2008
Here are two documents on moving a Power Point Presentation over to Movie Maker and How to work with Movie Maker. Rock on.
Moving a Power Point to Movie Maker
Working with Movie Maker
Also, instructions on how to use Audacity can be found here
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Creative Commons–Guilt-Free Resources
By Ted Coe | March 18, 2008
Creative common is an alternative license that lets artist who create stories, movies, music, and images decide how their work can be shared and used by others. Instead of a traditional copyright (which reserves ALL rights to the product), creative commons lets you, the artist, decide what can and cannot be done with your work.
As a user, creative commons helps you to find media that you can use without worrying about breaking laws–and being fined/arrested. You can find artists who are ok with you using their pictures and music in your presentation for free. There are movie makers who welcome you taking their films and remixing them into your own show. It’s just a matter of finding the media and checking the license!
About Creative Commons:
Creative Commons Website
About the Licenses
Video Introductions to Creative Commons
Creative Commons Licensed Music:
Jamendo
PodSafe Audio
ccMixter
Other Resources…
Creative Commons/Public Domain Licensed Images:
Flickr (blocked by the filter)
Public Domain Pictures
The Best Copyright-Free Photos
Open Photo
Other Resources…
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PSATs, College Board, and the next step toward college
By Ted Coe | December 12, 2007
As you look over your PSAT scores, here are a few helpful resources to help you take the next step towards college.
College Board PSAT website
Destination College: Planning With the PSAT (English)
Download
Destination College: Planning With the PSAT (Spanish)
Download
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Podcasting with Audacity
By Ted Coe | November 21, 2007
Each of your computers comes with Audacity installed in the program files folder (above is the icon for the program). With Audacity and a mic, you can create your own podcasts to share with others. To get started find and open Audacity and click on the link below to set it up properly and get some basic instructions.
Download Title
Now, if you are in a world language class and need to record responses for conversation practice, please check out the video tutorial or handout below…
Video Tutorial: Editing an Audacity Track
Handout: Editing an Audacity Track
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Do you REALLY want people to know that?
By Ted Coe | September 24, 2007
Your personal information becomes public the moment you post it on your social networking page or a blog. Think twice before publicly posting your complete name, address, contact information, or pictures on The Net.
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Presentations: More than a Power Point!
By Ted Coe | September 24, 2007
How many times has a presenter stood in front of you with a Power Point projected onto the screen full of notes too hard to read and nearly impossible to take notes on? Some would call this Power Point abuse. Others would roll their eyes and fall asleep. Luckily, you know better. You watch “presentations” all the time when you are at the movies or watching TV. Advertisements are just very fast, powerful presentations. Are they filled with texts and cute clip art? No, they contain images, music, and a spokesperson all working to get you to buy their product.
Keep this in mind as you create your Power Point presentations. A Power Point is meant to punch home important points in your speech. It is not a script that you read to your audience. Below are two links to help you create a presentation that gets your message across to your viewers.
The Basics of Power Point: A set of links that explain how to format a slide, change the background, insert clip art, animations, movies, and sound clips, as well as customizing transitions.
10 Tips for a Killer Presentation (via Lifehacker): Suggestions to help you keep your audience entertained and informed.
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Bob Dylan’s Thoughts on your Dell
By Ted Coe | September 21, 2007
Click the picture below for a special message from Bob Dylan!
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