Peer Review

Animoto for Education

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Reviewed:: Mar 16, 2019 by Instructional Design and Technology

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Overview:

Animoto is an online cloud-based video creation program that uses images, text, and music to create an engaging video slideshow. Animoto can be used for introductions, projects, lessons, student events, end of term events, and as a communication tool.

Type of Material:

Development Tool

Recommended Uses:

The tool is excellent to supplement classroom instruction and is a a reasonable option for digital storytelling projects.

Technical Requirements:

Basic Computer, internet access

Identify Major Learning Goals:

This is a tool for creating multimedia. The learning goals will largely be defined by the instructor who uses it.

This is not a learning tool but a video-making tool. "Animoto is an online cloud-based video creation program that uses images, text, and music to create an engaging video slideshow. Animoto can be used for introductions, projects, lessons, student events, end of term events, and as a communication tool."

Target Student Population:

Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, Grade School

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Basic computer literacy and computer navigation skills.

Content Quality

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Strengths:: Good tool for creating videos.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

It's a good option, especially for educators and students who work mostly in web based tool environments.

Concerns:

More instructions and examples of use would help.

While the site promises that it is easy to use, readers should be directed to instructions and help services.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

The site itself is easy to navigate.

Concerns:

The site is easy to navigate, however, more instructions are needed.

Start with the "https://animoto.com/business/education" educational site.

Other Issues and Comments:

Perhaps shortening the video time (it's amazing how much learners and instructors can fit in a short 1-3 minute wrap), as opposed to watermarks to show that this is Animoto trial option.

Please add more exampls, and, possibly, some basic customizeable lesson plans/short suggestions or checklists to make these videos shine.

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