This week I have chosen to highlight one of the OSAPAC
software programs which is Ministry licensed and available for use on the
school computers - Frames 4. By clicking
on the Courseware backpack on the home screen you will access all of the
available programs listed alphabetically and can find the Frames 4 Icon.
This program is wonderful for creating presentations
and stop frame animations. Students
create individual 'frames' which when played together can resemble a power
point presentation or miniature movie, depending on the content and duration of
the slides. Using the library of clip
art images, students can 'drag and drop' images and scenes, add different
characters and a large variety of animals..
By creating a slide, duplicating it then alter the image slightly then
duplicate again, they can create a simple stop motion animation. Music and background sound effects can be
added with a microphone or by adding music from the computer library. Claymation and Lego-animation are possible
using a digital camera and uploading the images to the program. Text can be displayed on the frames so that
students can turn images in to a comic style with voice bubbles for characters,
or to add titles and messages to their presentations.
Let your students play around with Frames 4 - you will
be amazed with what they can create. If
you would like to try it out with your students and need some insight feel free
to chat with me or send me an e-mail.
Also, Mrs. Wagner's class has been working with Frames 4 for a
couple of periods and I'm sure some of her students would also be more than
happy to show you their imaginative creations.
Cheers,
S
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