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**Microsoft Photo Story** is already loaded on your computer. It can be used to create video and audio slide shows using a variety of materials such as clipart, photos, spreadsheets, etc. This program is great for students to demonstrate what they have learned about a topic. =====

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**Windows Moviemaker** is another program that is already loaded on your computer. The student can use video clips to create a movie using video, picturs and/or audio. =====

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**Picasa** is a free download that allows you and your students to create, find, edit and share pictures and videos to make slides shows. http://picasa.google.com/ =====


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Teacher tube is a website dedicated to the use of videos in education. The site is free, but you should register to join. The website offers a wide range of videos for every content area and age goup including educational videos for teachers. Directions for creating your own video cast can be found on **Teacher Tube** as well as on **You Tube**.

Discovery Education requires a username and password which should be provided by your district or IU. There are thousands of useful videos, lesson plans, and links to state standards. Also included are resources for the home and classroom. This site is mostly used by teachers.

SchoolTube is available in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and US schools located across the world. SchoolTube’s mission is to educate and empower students and educators in safe, effective video production and online video sharing. SchoolTube is the only internet video publisher for teachers and students that combines dynamic curriculum and community outreach programs. All videos must be approved by registered teachers, follow local school guidelines, and adhere to [|our high standards] . Sutree is a video aggregator that pulls in videos from sites like YouTube and Metacafe. Clips are picked by users and approved by moderators. There are no user profiles or playlists, making it a fairly lightweight offering.

A free and easy way to create a video recording of your screen (aka screencast) and upload it for free hosting all from your browser with no installation.

Expert Village is trying to win on volume, with thousands of videos posted by experts. Currently, the site counts more than 1,700 experts and some 17,000 videos.