Story
Here is my digital story that I created with vuvox.com
http://www.vuvox.com/collage/detail/0232882cc1
I really liked the ease of use of this tool that allows for full multimedia mashup content. I was able to incorporate text, video, images and sound for a easy to use and view horizontal interface.
After spending several hours reviewing the different media tools to create a web based story, I found one that I would begin working with. (by the way, what a great resource is http://cogdogroo.wikispaces.com/StoryTools )
I decided to create a storyline of a lesson/assignment introduction for my social studies class. I used http://www.vuvox.com/ to create a linear horizontal media creation. It incorporated still images, video, text and sound. I “used my visual voice” (websites slogan) to create an intro to Louis Riel and the 1885 Rebellion that occurred in Saskatchewan.
The ease of use was great with this tool. I could see using vuvox to have students tell a story about really anything historical. I think that students would be engaged to use this tool and they could easily create media content in a short time.
My main beef with the vuvox is that I could not find a way to embed youtube or other online video links…not sure if I just couldn’t find it or maybe its not available yet because vuvox is still in beta.
I found a way around this by downloading from youtube and then inserting a video file.
Vuvox was also easy to setup an account, had one up and running in a minute.
I would recommend this media tool and think I would get students to use it in the future.
You have to see it to believe it. Let me know what you think.