PowToon | Create Animated Videos for Work or Play Leap Motion : 3D Motion Control for your Computer Leap Motion is a new device that brings 3D Motion control to your computer. Basically that means you can control it by waving your hands in the air, a bit like a Microsoft Kinect. When I first heard about them earlier this year I was keen to get hold of one for myself to see how useful it would be in a classroom situation. The Leap Motion device is a neat little unit, similar in size to a USB dongle. Software comes via its own dedicated App store called AirSpace. There are not a huge number of apps on AirSpace right now, but I would expect that to grow in future as more people get their hands on the Leap Motion and see what it can do. I have had an explore with two different apps which give you control of Windows – HandWave and Touchless for Windows. Trying to control other software was a little hit and miss, as you can see in the video: The apps shown in the video On the whole I like the idea of the Leap Motion, and for gaming I can see how it might be quite fun.
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Make a Video Online with Wideo. Try out our awesome video templates Simple Ways to Create Videos to Engage Your Students October 3, 2013 By: Aidan Hornsby in Teaching with Technology Increasingly, educators are searching for video resources online by sifting through YouTube, searching on Google, and visiting various topical sites. However, what’s often required is quite specific and it can be hard to find exactly what you need. Creating your own video is a great solution. The good news is that it’s actually quite simple to get started. First, decide what kind of video you want to create. 1. This is the ‘traditional’ way to produce a video clip. Filming with the device in your pocket The smartphone in your pocket, or a tablet device, offers you great video quality and unrivalled portability. To get the most from your device, remember to: Check your sound: Record a little and then listen. Formats for real life filming Although there is nothing wrong with brief “talking head” videos, don’t stop there. You may also wish to create films of your own fieldwork or record keynotes from academic conferences. 2.
How to Create Video Thumbnails That Boost Views Social Media Examiner Do you want to attract more viewers to your videos? Have you thought about creating custom thumbnails? A video thumbnail works similarly to a book cover. It sells your video to potential viewers. In this article you’ll discover nine tips to create thumbnail images that boost video views. Discover how to create video thumbnails that boost views. #1: Use a Close-up of a Person’s Face Both offline and online, we love making connections with other people. Choose an image of a person making eye contact with viewers to draw their attention to your thumbnail. #2: Choose an Image That Conveys Emotion As humans we’re intrigued by strong emotion. An image of a person showing emotion will make people want to find out more about your video. If your video includes people, design a thumbnail that captures an emotional moment in the video. #3: Include Simple Yet Powerful Text Video thumbnails are small, so you don’t have a lot of room to add text. #4: Select an Image That Reflects the Content Closing Thoughts
Toontastic Toontastic, by Launchpad Toys, is one of the best apps when it comes to creativity! The developers are spot on, when they say, “We’re creating digital toys and tools that empower kids to create, learn & share their ideas through play.” In case you are not familiar with this wonderful app, Toontastic is an educational app designed in partnership with a crew from Stanford’s Graduate School of Education and Zeum: San Francisco’s Children’s Museum. It’s a creative learning tool for the iPad that teaches storytelling skills through playful cartoon creation. Children’s Media expert Warren Buckleitner reviewed this app, stating: “Toontastic proudly goes where no app has gone before.” And oh, how right he is about that! From the get-go kids are forced to start with a story planner. Toontastic features a ToonTube that enables you to scroll around a 3D globe and view cartoons created by other kids around the world. Toontastic is also a wonderful toy for children to use at home.
Angry Birds game fires into the classroom 26 September 2013Last updated at 19:00 ET By Alex Hudson BBC News Click discovers how both Minecraft and smiling can help in the classroom From Angry Birds to Minecraft, computer games are invading the classroom. But this is not going on behind the teacher's back anymore: it is part of the lesson plan. The average young person will have spent 10,000 hours gaming by the time they are 21 years old, research suggests. This has been mainly for entertainment, providing light relief from the maths textbooks and science experiments taking place in classrooms. For a child in the US with perfect attendance, 10,080 hours will be spent in school from fifth grade (age 10) to high school graduation, according to game designer Jane McGonigal. Minecraft is just one game that has found its way into the classroom, actually being used in lessons In the UK, computer games offering "stealth learning" have been used by many schools. Continue reading the main story “Start Quote Cool vegetables? Yes, really.
Add value to your brand with video content: A delightfully quick guide If you find yourself intimidated by the concept of creating video content, you’re not alone. Every minute of the day, YouTube users alone upload 72 hours of new video content, not to mention uploads to Facebook, Vimeo, Daily Motion or Wistia. With all that noise, making your video stand out, increasing engagement and finding ways to add value is a mammoth task; which makes doing it right even sweeter. Fortunately, there are tons of great blueprints for creating valuable, meaningful video content. I’ve taken a closer look at some of these strategies and have condensed the advice here, in a “delightfully short” guide to adding value with your video content. The Stats Behind Valuable Video Content At first glance, taking on the challenge of adding video to your content marketing mix might seem enormous to say the least. So why would you want to take on such a mammoth task? The 5-Step Process to Creating Video Content Marketing Here is a quick rundown of my five steps toward more valuable video:
How to teach the new computing curriculum – live chat | Teacher Network | Guardian Professional Computing and ICT: get some expert advice on the new curriculum changes in our live chat. Photograph: Oliver Berg/EPA It was clear that when Michael Gove announced at the 2012 Bett show that ICT left students "bored out of their minds" the future of ICT was in danger. From that point on, teachers of ICT have been concerned for their and the subject's future. There are some, like Genevieve Smith-Nunes, who firmly believe that computing is the way forward but recognises the "the pain of not understanding" is a challenge for teachers. There is a core group of ICT teachers who believe that there was room for both ICT and computing in the curriculum. The problem teachers now face is how to deliver an effective and engaging curriculum that is both inclusive and expansive. We're keeping the discussion broad, so you can discuss almost anything related to computer science. There are many issues to explore. See you online on Thursday. Our panel Phil Bryant, qualifications group manager, OCR
Meerkat and Periscope: How Businesses Are Using Live Mobile Broadcasting Social Media Examiner Are you interested in live mobile broadcasting? Have you tried Meerkat or Periscope? To learn about mobile broadcasting apps, I interview Brian Fanzo. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social Media Examiner. In this episode I interview Brian Fanzo, partner and chief digital strategist at Broadsuite, a company that helps businesses succeed with social and mobile marketing. In this episode Brian Fanzo will explore the live mobile broadcasting apps Meerkat and Periscope and what they mean for your business. You’ll discover the pros and cons of each platform, as well as how to get started. Listen as Brian Fanzo shares how businesses are using live video broadcasting with Meerkat and Periscope. Share your feedback, read the show notes and get the links mentioned in this episode below. Listen Now Listen now: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Here are some of the things you’ll discover in this show: What to avoid
How to teach the new computing curriculum – live chat | Teacher Network | Guardian Professional It was clear that when Michael Gove announced at the 2012 Bett show that ICT left students "bored out of their minds" the future of ICT was in danger. From that point on, teachers of ICT have been concerned for their and the subject's future. There are some, like Genevieve Smith-Nunes, who firmly believe that computing is the way forward but recognises the "the pain of not understanding" is a challenge for teachers. There is a core group of ICT teachers who believe that there was room for both ICT and computing in the curriculum. Matt Britland wrote a piece earlier this year where he argued that "the changes are myopic and done for the wrong reasons". Whatever your position on this debate, computing, like the sands of time or the tides of the sea, is coming to a school near you very soon. The problem teachers now face is how to deliver an effective and engaging curriculum that is both inclusive and expansive. There are many issues to explore. See you online on Thursday. Our panel
How to Use Video Storytelling in Your Social Media Marketing Social Media Examiner Do you use video on your social channels? Looking for ways to connect with your audience? Telling stories with video increases engagement, triggers social sharing and gives people a reason to talk about you online and offline. In this article I’ll highlight eight ways to combine storytelling, video and social media. Discover how to use video storytelling in social media marketing. #1: Post Stories From Your Customers On Airbnb‘s Facebook page, the company posts video stories about places around the world, as told by Airbnb hosts. Post video stories from your customers to create a personal connection with other viewers. #2: Create a Fictional Series Creating a fictional video series is another way to integrate your brand with a story that entertains your audience. Kate Spade New York created a video series called #missadventure, which it hosts on Facebook, Instagram and on its own website. Create a fictional series to promote your brand while you entertain your audience at the same time.