Activity+5-1

=Activity #5-1: Xtranormal Animation= //*This project will be started in class and should be finished by the following week (Tuesday 11/29)// <<--Back to Week 5


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You will explore the world of gaming for this activity. Complete the readings on gaming and conduct additional research to learn the benefits and limitations of gaming.

//__Assignment Description:__// Create a 3D animation for use with your students using the program Xtranorma. You can turn text dial ogue into 3D animated movies. Post this video on the wiki. Be ready to reflect the next week on these questions:
 * Why would you use this technology in your classroom or with your students?
 * Would you be using these animations, or have students create them?

//__Outline of Assignment: __//
 * 1) Create a free user account in Xtranormal and verify via email.
 * 2) Choose create a "text to movie"
 * 3) Basic characters are free. For ~$5 you get points to buy other characters or scenes. These are fun but optional to this project.
 * 4) Experiment with typing dialogue clicking the + sign to alternate between characters
 * 5) Drag the camera icon directly into the box that you typed dialogue text into and choose actions to support your text
 * 6) Below the action icons there is a "scene" button, you can change scenes, some free, some are charged,
 * 7) Change voice, add music and change actors if you want in the same manner
 * 8) When you are happy with your video selections choose preview and make any alterations after viewing.
 * 9) Make sure to click the save button and then "publish" your movie
 * 10) Share your movie link/URL with your instructor and peers on the wiki

Let me know if you have any additional questions on the assignment.

__Assignment Rubric:__
 * **Criteria** ||= **Points Possible** ||
 * Reflection on animation with peers ||= 2 ||
 * Camera angles change ||= 1 ||
 * There is change of voice, sounds, or gesture in the movie ||= 1 ||
 * Movie is published and shared with peers ||= 1 ||
 * Explanation of the teacher's role in the video game and how they support learning ||= 1 ||
 * < **Total** ||= **6** ||