Constructing+media+texts+with+Frames

=**Constructing Media Texts with Frames**= [|Frames] is the software students can use to combine photographs, clip art, original artwork, text, music, and voice narration to create digital stories, animated cartoons, claymation videos, video biographies, public service announcements and more. Educators in Ontario can download and install Frames on their computers through [|OSAPAC].

Articles
Digital Storytelling in the Classroom Living in the Story and Unfolding Lessons Learned - two elements that can transform a digital story into effective digital storytelling. [|Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum] The process of crafting the digital story builds communication, collaborative, creativity, visual and sound literacy, and project management skills. [|Animation/Storytelling Rubric] Ideas for assessing the final product AND the process. [|Storyboard Template] Give students this template to help them create a visual plan of their animated movie. Animation in Secondary Math and Science Student-created animation can increase understanding and engage students in the secondary science and mathematics classroom. Focusing on secondary: [|Language Arts], [|Math], [|Science], or Social Studies ([|Canada]).
 * Project Ideas**

Sample Projects
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 * //Warriors: Omen of the Stars// Book Trailer**
 * Verbs are Words that MOVE!**
 * Interview with the Waco Suspension Bridge**
 * Animated Biographies**
 * Biography - Digital Storytelling Style**