Introduction to iMovie, First Grade

Today we are introducing the first grade classes to the iMovie video editing program on the Apple/Mac computers.

Goals:

• create simple slide show presentations using digital photos and student narration
• develop teachers’ understanding of how iMovie can work in the classroom
• get students to understand that making a movie is an alternative way to communicate a message, just like writing

Process:

• bring students to computers with Rhys working modeling the editing process on a computer next to teachers and students on a neighboring computer
• import all photos on digital cameras into all computers being used
• have students open iMovie on all computers with teachers helping
• add photos to the timeline — allow students to change the sequence of the images by dragging and dropping
• record 1 line of narration per student
• rotate to a new group of students