Sources

= Sources =


 * Copyright-free Images for Projects**

freedigitalphotos.net Copyright-free-images.com iStock Photo Pics4Learning.com PublicDomanPictures.net
 * This web site offers a wide range of free photos including modern photos and clip art sorted by categories including the following: Government & Public Services, Nature, Science & Technology, Travel, etc.
 * This web site offers even a larger range of different photo catergories that the web site above. However, copyright free images does not include clip art and the image quality is not as good.
 * iStock Photo not only has free photos and illustrations, but it has also made several audio clips and videos available.
 * Not only does this web site give access to free photos, but it was created specifically for the classroom. Therefore, all of the photos are posted with the intent that they are used in the classroom.
 * This web site is similar to the other except it has more diverse pictures and a "seasonal photos" option which might be helpful to students when searching.


 * Copyright-free Music and Sounds for Projects**

[|RoyaltyFreeMusic.com] NEOSounds.com Soundrangers.com Partnersinrhyme.com SoundDogs.com
 * This web site has free sound effects and a select group of free music options.
 * This web site does not offer free audio. However, after paying one fee of $29.95, you never have to pay again because the audio is royalty free.
 * Soundrangers has some free sound effects available, but you can also purchase royalty free music and sound effects for a small fee.
 * This web site offers free music loops, sound effects, midi files, and audio software. There are also themed cds that you can purchase. They typically include about 40 tracks and cost around $130.
 * This web site provides clusters of sound effects that you can purchase. You can also preview these audio clips before purchasing them.

Synfing Studio Go Animate! Stykz Creatoon Monkeyjam
 * Free Cartoon Makers and Animators**
 * This web site allows users to create free animation that works with all computers and does not need to be created frame-by frame.
 * Videos are free and you can record your own voice to them. Go Animate! also allows users to share their creations through Facebook and YouTube.
 * Stykz allows users to create very basic forms of animation which could be a great starting point for first time creators.
 * This resource is, of course, free. It also allows users to view their creation instantly.
 * With Monkeyjam, users can use images from a webcam, scanner, or camcorder to create their animation. They can also use this program for StopMotion animation.

Stupeflix Masher Animoto WeVideo PicLits
 * Tools for Digital Storytelling**
 * Stupeflix allows users to add photos, videos, music, text, and maps to your finished video.
 * This resources allows users to add their photos and videos to Masher's video clips, photos, music, etc to creat a unique, quality video. Masher is free.
 * Animoto is similar to the other digital storytelling tools already listed. However, two interesting things I found about Animoto is that your video is available in HD and it also has an app for the iPhone available.
 * WeVideo is, again, similar to the resources listed above. However, a great feature of WeVideo is that it allows you to add members to your video so multiple people can edit a video even if they are not necessarily in the same place.
 * This resources has a variety of pictures already available that you can add caption to. I think PicLits would be great in the elementary school because it is simple.