Photostory+3

= What is Photo Story? = = Why use Photostory? =
 * Microsoft Photo Story is software where users can create a "show and tell" presentation using digital photos or images.
 * Within the application users can add transitions, insert soundtracks, personalize the images with captions, and use effects, such as pan and zoom for emphasis. The most dynamic feature of this application is that users can add their own voice narration to their presentation.
 * All of these features are set up to use with one click of the mouse
 * Because of the small file size it is easy to send them by email and watch them on a computer or mobile device.
 * Photostory allows for a great deal of user creativity and engagement.
 * The narration feature eliminates excessive typing.
 * It is a form of digital storytelling

** Examples **
 * Social Studies Venn Diagram Assignment (3rd grade)
 * [|wiki version of Venn Diagram.wmv]
 * Digital Storytelling (5th grade)
 * [|Flotsam for wiki.wmv]

**How do I begin to use Photo Story?**
 * Photo Story has been added to the lab computers.
 * To use Photo Story on your classroom computer or at home:
 * 1) Type or copy and paste []
 * 2) From this link click on “Download Photo Story 3” located in the center of screen.
 * 3) Click the “Continue” button located next to “Validation Required”
 * 4) Now click the “Download” button located next to “Genuine Microsoft Software”
 * 5) From here follow the instructions given on the screen.
 * Once you have Photo Story 3 downloaded on your computer you are ready to begin making narrated slide shows for your class. Here are two links that will explain how to use Photo Story:
 * []
 * []
 * Your LMC Director is also ready to help!

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