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__**What is GoAnimate ****?** __ GoAnimate (goanimate.com) is the world's #1 "do-it-yourself" animated video site. You can make videos quickly and easily without having to draw or download anything. There is no learning curve, the cost is low, and the results are professional. Just click, drag and...action! GoAnimate is free for videos under 2 minutes, but for longer videos with more gadgets users pay a minimum of $39 monthly for the different types of plans.

__**What is ****GoAnimate4Schools?** __ GoAnimate for Schools (goanimate4schools.com) is the classroom version of GoAnimate. It has the power and speed of GoAnimate along with a safe and secure educational environment. The cost varies depending on the number of students and teachers in the school.

__**What are the benefits of GoAnimate? (specifically GoAnimate for Schools) **__
 * Engaging multimedia for both teacher and student use
 * Put thoughts into videos
 * Encourage creativity and critical thinking
 * Present subject material in another new and engaging way
 * Safety-conscious
 * Each schools' internet site is at a secret address
 * Student videos cannot be found from the public internet
 * Integration with social networks is blocked
 * Downloading and sharing is available, but only with teacher approval
 * All characters, backgrounds and props are safe, so weapons and alcohol will not appear in videos
 * There is a "pre-moderation" (checking student work before it is published) privilege for the teacher regarding language (bad language) usage that is built in
 * Packed with production tools
 * Quick video makers and full video makers option
 * Both speed and power available
 * Libraries packed with characters, backgrounds, props, and music
 * Character creator to make your own person
 * Text-to-speech option with 20+ languages available
 * User-friendly
 * Nothing to draw or download
 * Nothing to program
 * Short to none-at-all learning curve
 * Low cost (even lower for schools, due to deep discount)
 * Professional results
 * Option to publish afterward
 * Can be done anywhere and anytime (as long as there is an internet connection)
 * Some usage possibilities
 * Teacher presentations
 * Student presentations
 * Student to student tutorials
 * ESL training
 * Foreign language training
 * Teaching art, design, storytelling
 * Special education needs
 * Creative writing platform

__Fraction learning: __ http://goanimate4schools.com/teaching-with-video/dividing-class-time-with-goanimate-makes-fractions-cool/ __Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, classroom use: __ http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/GoAnimate __Ideas for the classroom: __ http://web20fortheclassroom.wikispaces.com/GoAnimate
 * More resources on GoAnimate for Schools usage: **

__**Here is an Example of a GoAnimate we created. **__  [|Marco's Morning] is a GoAnimate video that teaches K-2 English language learners different foods found in the cafeteria. Students should be encouraged to shout out to help Marco select his lunch.

__**G0Animate Activity **__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">1. Watch [|short tutorial] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">2. Explore uses of GoAnimate in the school setting on [|GoAnimate for Schools] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">3. Create a GoAnimate account by clicking "Sign Up" and following the directions <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">4. Make an introduction video by clicking on "Make a Video" and then choosing the theme (style) that you prefer. Your video should have at least 2 characters and audio that gives a 1-2 minute introduction to your classroom of students. Save your video, copy and paste your link to the forum.

__**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 19.2px;">How can I use GoAnimate in my classroom? **__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|History: Trojan War] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|History: Woman's Rights Movement] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Science: Global Warming] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|ESL: I feel...] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Math Lesson on saving money]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Student Examples **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Library Information] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|School Open House] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Character Education: Cheating in Middle School] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Math:Area of a Circle] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|History: End of Year Video]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Teacher Examples **