GoAnimate.com
GoAnimate.com
GoAnimate.com is a fun and lively resource that allows users to create and share animated stories. More than just a tool for creating animations, GoAnimate.com is a community of users similar to Youtube.com or Flickr.com, where members can share their work and view, rate, and provide feedback to others about their animations. Projects can also be shared or embedded into other social sites such as Youtube.com, Ning,Com, or Twitter.Com.
The website provides a variety of ways of creating animated videos. There are easy to use background templates and characters that feature many well know personalities and TV shows such as President Obama, Willie Nelson, and the cast of Star Trek. Users simply choose a theme then drop and drag characters into a scene. At that point, select and apply characters’ actions, movements, and expression. The classic cartoon dialog bubbles can be added along with props, music, sound effects, and voice-overs. Once completed repeat the steps for each scene until the story is completed.
Instead of templates, more advanced or adventurous users have the ability to create their own character and template sets. The interface is similar to creating an avatar, users start with stock images then shape, tone, and color character attributes. The process is intuitive and most students will adapt quickly.
In the classroom, this tool provides a personal and interactive way for students to express their creativity. It could be easily integrated into language arts allowing students to develop characters and storylines. Another approach might require students to develop stories and animations that demonstrate understanding. For example their story lines could talk about a moment in history of discuss how to be safe on the internet.
GoAnimate.com has other advantages as well. It is an online program meaning students can access and work on it at home without having to buy or install software. Projects can be shared and along with students, teachers can collaborate and add comments. Completed projects can be saved and shared or embedded.
Tagging is also available to keep projects organized or to search throughout the GoAnimate community for projects or ideas.
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