Choosing the Right Tool
Choosing the right animation or video tool depends on the kind of Interactive Multimedia Project you are planning. To help you decide which animation or video tool to use, examine the checklist in Choosing a Web 2.0 Tool.
What else do you need to consider before choosing an animation or video tool?
- What is the content objective you want your students to learn?
- What are the needs and wants of your audience so they can understand the content you want them to learn?
- What kind of visuals will best explain your content?
- Would high quality photos lead to a deeper understanding than other images or drawings?
- What file format should you use?
- Will you need background music to support your graphics?
- Will you need text to support your graphics?
- Will you use an on-screen or off screen narrator?
- Will you record your narration or use text-to-speech?
- Do you need a 3-D environment to better explain your content?
- What physical equipment is available to your students (e.g., digital video camera, mixer, computer lab)?
- Are there any technical limitations in your school technology environment that affect what tool you will choose?
- How will the final project be shared?
- What tool fits all the needs of your project?