Evaluation+of+Movie+Maker+Business+Lesson+Plan

Intended Purpose and Audience of Software
media type="file" key="HSC movie_0001.wmv" The MovieMaker Software is used to create slide shows and videos. The software is simple to use and has many different features. The program allows you to simply insert pictures and apply special effects, transitions, add text, change colors, format font, etc. The program seems pretty easy to teach yourself. The intended audience of the software is pretty much everyone, as it comes standard with any computer with Windows XP.

Teaching/Learning Style

 * Teacher** needs to be somewhat comfortable with student centered learning, and has to be comfortable with acting as a facilitator, not just simply taking students through step-by-step instructions.
 * Student** should be able to complete tasks on their own. Some students who are audio learners will need more help from the teacher/facilitator.

LoTi Levels

 * Lesson Plan - 4a**


 * Student-centered learning - students had to research different components of ergonomics and create a video clip on MovieMaker, with tutorials provided.
 * Content/Process-driven - the lesson related to business curriculum content, process layed out for students how to complete project
 * Teacher Uncomfortable implementing student-centered learning - what would push this to a 4b is if students had to find their own links for completing the research, if students had to decide which software to use to complete the video, and if students were not provided tutorials on how to create the video
 * Learning applied to real world - any time students need to set up a desk in the future proper layout in regards to ergonomics can stick with them

**NET*S**
1b - create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2a - interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. 3b - Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 3c - evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. 6a - understand and use technology systems.

Compare to Other Programs
Other free programs - very good, just as if not more complex Video/Photo programs that cost money - not as complex or in-depth as those programs are used for people with higher skill/interest levels

Computer Skills Growth Chart
Lesson plan for 6-12 graders Grade 7 - Save, export, and import graphics in a variety of formats, Navigate file systems Grade 8 - Capture and utilize digitized video