This is a free app - it allows users to create slide shows with up to 20 different materials. For extra fees ($4.99/mo in February 2021; $29.99/year), users can create longer slideshows. There are additional features for more money -- $9.99/mo; $59.99/year.
Type of Material:
Video production app.
Recommended Uses:
The app allows for creative documentation of presentations, field trips, team efforts, the development of class projects, and all sorts of visual storytelling. It could be used by individuals, teams, or as a class project.
Technical Requirements:
iOS for iPhone or iPad only.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The goal of the Animoto app is allow users to create high quality video slideshows from the convenience of their devices, using photos or video clips.
Target Student Population:
The app works well with students 13 years and older.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
No prerequisite knowledge is required, but having experience uploading images is helpful.
Ability to use iPhone or iPad.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This is a tool rather than a material with content. Content is provided by the user. Students and teachers can sign up for free Animoto accounts. Videos are unlimited in the education accounts but there are additional features in the Professional and Team accounts. https://animoto.com/pricing
Concerns:
Must have iOS; not available for Android users.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The app allows users to easily choose photos and video clips directly from photos on the device. Animoto provides a wide selection of music that is appropriately cited when the videos are posted online. This models digital citizenship and aligns with current copyright laws. There are a variety of themes users can choose to support the particular topic of the video clip being made. This app allows for a wide range of connections across the curriculum. Animoto is safer for student use because users cannot connect to each on Animoto's website nor within the apps. The created video is posted on online within your account with a URL that can be shared.
Positive reviews consistently on the ability to create slideshows with this tool.
Concerns:
Limited to iOS users only.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The interfaces on the app is easy to navigate and use. The steps are clearly presented as users create their clips. Users are able to preview their creations before they "produce" the final version. The videos are posted almost immediately and the generated URL can then be shared. The Animoto videos are easy to embed into a blog, online course, or website. Users can focus on the images they will use, the sequence of the images, and the music selection. Animoto then generates the video.
Concerns:
None.
Creative Commons:
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