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16 sites with copyright-free video footage for iMovie projects
All of the below do not require students to create an account. However, some offer advertising, or popups to prompt students to signup. I have marked those sites with this icon ⚠. I have organised the links in alphabetical order, for ease of maintenance (I will most likely add to this list). Please note there is likely to be overlap between some of the databases below. Free video footage for iMovie Archive....
ImageOptim – A great lossless image optimiser
ImageOptim is a free app that makes images take up less disk space and load faster, without sacrificing quality. It optimizes compression parameters, removes junk metadata and unnecessary colour profiles. Here are the main reasons why I would recommend this piece of software to anyone who uses a Mac: Open-source Gets amazing results Super easy to use Saves over the original image (no need to duplicate or ‘save as’) Runs locally, no need for an Internet connection Can be run straight from the Finder ‘Services’ menu Robust....
Create a slideshow in seconds using Keynote
Step 1: Select photos in Finder Step 2: Create a new Keynote document Click here if you don’t remember how. Step 3: Drag your photos on Keynote’s sidebar Step 4: Set your transition time Step 5: There is no step 5. Press ‘Play’, you’re done! Photo credit: WP_20140319_004 by Khedara ආරියරත්න 蒋龙 under CC-BY-SA
Digital Ambassadors – 7. Reviewing the programme
Post 7 of 7 While a Digital Ambassadors programme may be popular, it is important to review it on a yearly basis (more often if possible) to: Measure success Ensure long term viability Ensure relevance Offer a discussion platform for future improvements Measuring success Whilst I did not formally list success criteria prior to starting the Digital Ambassadors programme, it can be summarised as follows: Are the numbers sufficient to justify the group being in existence?...
Digital Ambassadors – 6. Offering special projects and opportunities
Post 6 of 7 In-house professional development days Digital Ambassadors have enjoyed helping with the organising of our in-house professional development days. Some decide to lead presentations, while others help with the running of the event (runners, tech helpers, etc.). Depending on the size of a school, such events can be time-consuming to organise. (un)Conference Digital Ambassadors were key to the success of the 2015 ECIS Technology Conference I organised at the Bavarian International School....