Using+Animation+in+the+Classroom

Session Description:
There are a number of web 2.0 tools that make animation in the K-12 classroom simple yet powerful. We will examine several of these tools while we explore examples of student projects that leverage animation. We will also spend time creating an animation that can be used as an introduction to your class or to a project.

Presenter Bio: Elizabeth Helfant, St. Louis, MO
Elizabeth Helfant is the Upper School Coordinator of Instructional Technology at MICDS. Following graduation from Davidson College in 1984, Elizabeth began her career in education teaching chemistry, physics, and mathematics. She has been in education for 22 years.

Elizabeth has presented at numerous conferences, including the International Conference on Education, Midwest Educational Technology Conference, NECC, and the Lausanne Laptop Institute. Elizabeth blogs for Digital Learning Environments, serves on DyKnow’s advisory board, and is a consultant for educational collaborators. Elizabeth was a convener for the K12 Online Conference in 2009.