Media Creation - What is it?

Media Creation includes the use of Green Screen Technology, Stop Motion Animation and Digital Storytelling in the Classroom!

Media Creation in this module consists of the use of green screen technology, stop motion animation and digital storytelling apps and programs available for iPads, laptops and smartphones. These apps are user friendly and  accessible to people of all ages to learn how to use green screen technology, stop motion animation and digital storytelling platforms. You can use these apps across the curriculum to engage students and enhance the presentation of student created projects. 
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What’s more, Media Creation is part of the maker movement! You can incorporate green screen technology, stop motion animation and digital storytelling in your classroom and connect with people from all over the world to invent  a wide array of digital maker projects, from "on location" weather reports, to stop motion animation book reports, to exploring cultural diversity through digital storytelling. On the connected pages you will be introduced to several apps, websites and programs. We will present some material in depth and provide references for other apps that you can investigate further on your own when you are ready.

Green Screen 

When you are ready to learn about the awesome world of green screen technology. Click the button below to go to the page dedicated entirely to working with green screens. An excellent place to start when entering the world of media creation! 
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Stop Motion


​Stop motion animation is a super fun way to have your students tell their stories, present projects and develop their own creativity. There are several apps and programs to choose from. When you are ready to get started, click the link below!

Digital Storytelling
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Digital storytelling is a fantastic way to have your students incorporate their media literacy skills into one project. There is an endless array of uses in every classroom for digital storytelling. An excellent way to engage students of all ages. When you are ready to explore digital storytelling, click the link below!