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http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000972/ "Students call on their knowledge of fractions to make real-world connections as they identify ways fractions are used in their daily lives. The concept of time is also integrated into this project as students explore the different times of the day when fractions are used."

http://ali.apple.com/ Apple's Learning Interchange is an excellent resource for integrating video into the curriculum. It contains a wealth of ideas, activities, and lesson plans for all classroom levels. Scroll to the bottom of the page for specific links, or use the searchable database. Although the software may be Apple specific, the ideas can be used with any platform.

http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1001115/ " The Blend Game teaches phonetic awareness in an enjoyable way and also familiarizes parents with what students are being taught. Students become stars of their own educational video in this project that allows learning in several different styles."

http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000881/ "Students from General Stewart Elementary School in Alberta, Canada can better understand and appreciate the figurative qualities of language by connecting them in meaningful ways to images and sounds present in their environment. Using metaphors also assists students to see commonly experienced objects, events, and people in new and more meaningful ways."

http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000516/ "Becoming fluent in a foreign language involves many components. One of the most important components is oral conversation. What better way to analyze one's fluency in a language than to create a movie speaking in that language and then view it? This provides instant feedback on oral presentations, a venue for creativity, and the motivation to improve oral language skills. This is also a great tool for other students to interpret the movie and provide the English translation of the dialogue."

http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1001134/ "In this project, students learn how to effectively interview a subject and then use that interview to create a movie. Students learn about an important historical event from a primary source with the use of technology enriching this process."

http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000907/ "In this project, students from Moscow, Pennsylvania use a digital video camera, iMovie, and AppleWorks to provide a detailed analysis of projectile motion that would be difficult to show without the use of technology. The students analyze the x and y positions of the projectile through video observation. Through the large number of data points, the true behavior of the projectile can be viewed and understood."

http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000019/ "The Videography for Educators exhibit features tips and techniques to assist in the creation of quality video products. The exhibit provides example planning documents and video examples to illustrate concepts and skills. The content assumes you are already learning the mechanics of iMovie 3 or Final Cut Pro, are familiar with the fundamentals of operating your camcorder, and are ready to learn the art of videography. The concepts, skills, and examples are presented in a manner relevant to classroom teachers. This exhibit will continue to grow as new materials are created by exhibit authors in the Apple Learning Interchange that represent specific tips and techniques."