A presentation outlining the reasons and ways to implement Flash in your classroom. Includes some basic instructions for getting started. Note that it incorporates .swf files which will not appear nor work withing slideshare. I will look into uploading those .swfs independently at a later date.

1. Flash in the Classroom Betsy MacDonald Escuela Campo Alegre – Caracas, Venezuela http://betsymac.edublogs.org/flashclass

2. Why Flash in the Classroom? Demonstrate a concept Have students demonstrate a concept Create activities for interactive whiteboards Drag & Drop

3. Flash Examples - PEMDAS

4. Flash Examples - Digestion

5. Flash Examples - Conjugation

6. Flash Examples – Diamond 9

7. The Flash Environment

8. Key Terms in Flash Frame (F5) one unit in timeline Keyframe (F6) required to place data on stage need a change = new keyframe Symbol (F8) reusable asset capable of script Instance use of a symbol on the stage .fla vs .swf .fla is the source with timeline, tools, etc. .swf is resulting movie (ctrl+enter)

9. Frame by Frame Animation ‘Flip book’ animation Create an image Move/rotate/alter it slightly for several frames Mimics animation when played

10. Motion Tween Animation Animation automated by Flash Establish start and end Flash does the in beTween Important: Only ONE tweened object per layer Make sure you create a symbol before you tween

11. Drag & Drop Interactive Flash movie allows user to drag objects Uses simple actionscript to add commands to movie clips Very effective tool for interactive whiteboards

13. Creating a Motion Tween Create a new layer Create the object to animate Select it all & hit F8 to make a movie clip symbol Position it at start point Create a new keyframe (F6) further down the timeline Position your symbol at end point On this layer of timeline, right click between keyframes and choose Create Motion Tween Hit ctrl+enter to test/create .swf

14. Creating a Drag & Drop Create an object and convert it to a movie clip symbol (F8) IMPORTANT – make sure to tick center registration point With the symbol selected, hit F9 to open actionscript panel Enter the following EXACTLY: on(press) { startDrag(this, true);}on(release){ stopDrag();} Hit F9 to return to stage Use ctrl+enter to test/create .swf

15. Alternatives to Creating Flash Movies from Scratch ClassTools.net Super Teacher Tools Scratchimagine•program•share Animation for Kids SAM Animation Domo Animate PlayCrafter CoolToolsforSchools

16. Great Resources for Finding Ready-to-Use Flash Movies AIM Animation•Interaction •Multimedia Lee’s Summit SMARTBoard Resources Engaging Learners the SMARTBoard Way InteractiveICT at EffectiveICT NOVA Teacher’s Guide Teacher’s Domain

17. Great Resources for Learning Flash on Your Own Flash Goodies for Games Kirupa.com FlashValley Flash Kit EchoEcho Flash Creations MacLoo Flash Examples SmartWebby’s Flash

18. Thanks for Coming Betsy MacDonald MS IT Instructor Escuela Campo Alegre Caracas, Venezuela betsymac@yahoo.com http://betsymac.edublogs.org/