Title – Creating a Personal Story on Photo Story 3

By – Daniel Lopez

Primary Subject – Computers / Internet

Grade Level – 10 – 12

Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills Business Computer Information Systems I Standards:

[1.D] demonstrate productive work habits and attitudes, for example, dependability and punctuality.

[2.B] explore functions of emerging technologies.

[8.A] identify the guidelines for using graphics, fonts, and special effects in presentations.

[8.B] analyze the effectiveness of multimedia presentations.

[8.C] determine the appropriate technology to create and deliver an effective presentation.

Learning Objectives:

The student will:
• Observe the steps needed to create a powerful presentation using Photo Story 3.
  
• Utilize personal images as well as images obtained online to create their personal story.
  
• Identify and use the different ways to enrich their presentation like:
  • Inserting Text
  • Adding Transitions to Images
  • Use their Voice to Narrate the Story
  • Add Music as a Background to the Narration
• Present their personal story to classmates to demonstrate mastering how to create powerful presentations through Photo Story 3.

Pre-Activity Preparation:

• Teacher will create a Photo Story 3 model on how presentations have changed in time – from cardboard backboards to PowerPoint presentations to the new technologies that are emerging – Windows MovieMaker and Photo Story 3.
• Teacher creates a PowerPoint on copyrights.
• Teacher will post class objectives on E-Chalk Class Page.

Transition:

• Students will log-in to computer workstations and observe class objectives on E-Chalk Class Page.

Hook:

The students will choose their personal story whether a family trip, anecdote, or event that changed his/her life.

Procedure:

1. First Day:
   • Utilize the SmartBoard, Eike Projector and pointer to present a photo story created by the teacher to introduce the students to Photo Story 3 (see pre-activity preparation). Explain the different elements and how you introduced them.
     
   • Allow students to brainstorm for a possible story.
2. Second Day:
   • Students submit story title to teacher.
     
   • Teacher shows PowerPoint presentation on copyrights.
3. Third Day:
   • Students create a storyboard for their project and get approval to proceed.
4. With Approval:
   • Students scan, upload or search for pictures shown in their storyboard.
   • Students assemble their photo story inserting text and adding transitions.
   • Students add music as a background and use their voice to narrate the story.
5. When Completed:
   • Students present their photo stories to classmates.

Closure:

Asking questions such as:
• What have you learned about powerful presentations?
  
• How are you going to use Photo Story in the future?

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