I played a little in the Image Chef site. It was really easy because I just needed to create the image and then drag it to the desktop to use it. I think the tricky part of Web 2.0 is like anything you learn, it sticks when you practice, practice, practice. I'm trying to go back in to some of the things in the lessons and re-do them so I remember all the steps on my own.
I think a good story starter these days would be to discuss what books they would like to see made into a movie; it takes nothing to get the kids started! There are a number of image generators in Image Chef that relate to the movies. Don't let the kids stop by just coming up with names. Sit and go through the book. When novels are converted to movies, things are left out. What parts would you leave out and why? What are the best scenes that would need to be included? Are there characters that would be left out? Discuss which parts of the book would be expressed visually and in dialog between characters. How would you create the characters; animation, CGI, live?
Or go at it in the opposite direction: have them pick a picture book they'd like to see as a movie and have them "flesh out" what they'd include. How do they make it a full movie? What elements would they like to see added and do they enhance the story? A classic example of course is the Jim Carrey version of The Grinch that Stole Christmas.
2 comments:
Ah, the grinch.....I just couldn't go see that movie cause I love the book so much - same with Horton.....
I think the idea of using the movie possibility to dig into the book is a great one. Sometimes ideas like this make me really miss being in the classroom.
You are absolutely right that like anything else, Web2.0 takes practice. It also takes commitment to exploring the always increasing new possibilities out there. Glad this class is giving you a chance to do both.
Ann
Great ideas! I'll be waiting to hear about how you put them into play. I think the students will love 'em.
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