VoiceThread

Here is my VoiceThread project:
http://voicethread.com/share/668945/

1. I can't say that I have many challenges with using iMovie, as I have to use it pretty constantly for my job at LearningWorks. Most of our promotional video work is done using iMovie. It was, however, a pretty rough transition for me from iMovie HD to iMovie '08, which I now have. The layout of iMovie HD panels seemed so much more straightforward and easy to use. One piece of iMovie '08 that I like, however, is the simplicity with which you can select parts of clips from video and drag them into your project, instead of always having to split clips. This made precise editing quicker for me.

2. In the short time we had to make the video, I suppose my intent was to show my love and care for my dog Guillermo. I recently had to give him away to another family and miss him quite a bit. In making this video, I had my significant other in mind who also had a very special and important part in her life for Guillermo. So the beginning banner is an "inside" message to her about how we used to communicate with Guilly. In the final 3 pictures, there is a series of her with the dog, me with the dog, and then a Photoshopped photo with both of us with the dog created from the two prior photos that I think is quite humorous.

3. The use of iMovie to create narratives, news reports, documentaries, place-based stories, creative writing, public service announcements, research reports, etc., are all ways I have encouraged my teachers to use iMovie. When the resources are available, I think this is one of the most powerful ways to help students learn as it is a process of creation that is an authentic learning experience involving many areas of critical thinking. I could certainly argue that the use of video would be applicable for any subject - - think of creating word problems via video for Math classes! I really enjoy using iMovie for a variety of purposes.