Area Formulas Video!!!!

Area Animoto........Check it out!!








I decided to create an Animoto that can be used as an introduction to a unit in geometry containing area formulas.  The video shows the basic formulas with an example following each polygon.  I would like to be able to create my own images in the future so that I can put specific examples that I would use in class.  I would probably show this video multiple times until we have finished using all the formulas in the unit to help with repetition for the students.


                                              




I found this program easy to use and think that the more I use these videos in the class, the more it would be a good model for students using new technology.  It is important for me to become more familiar with new technology in order for my students to learn how to use technology appropriately.  I am thinking of having students use the program to create their own videos at the end of the year.  This would be a good way for students to compile topics learned throughout the year and represent them to their peers.  I can even see students taking pictures of their own work from their notebook to use in the video.  I think that they would really have fun and take ownership with their pictures and music.

                                               

Animoto

I watched Order of Operation and thought that it might work as an introduction to the topic for my algebra I students.  I think that I would prefer to see the operations highlighted in actual problems instead of just the order being described.  I like the idea of using videos as a hook for students to get their attention before a new topic or to refresh their memory of previous material.  I think that once I start using Animoto it will be a tool that I enjoy and will continue to use.  I am going to keep looking for more math related animotos because I couldn't find that many that were higher level math.