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A great idea and a good resource which uses a projector and a webcam to make an interactive wall or floor display. The webcam 'watches' what the children are doing to the display and the animations react. There are a limited number of activities in the free version. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

Children (and most adults) love looking at themselves on a webcam and this flash based site lets you add over 70 filters and effects. Use the snapshot button to grab an image. There are lots of ways to use this tool in class. Use the mirror functions in maths for symmetry and compile a music video by adding a screencast tool. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Photos+%26+Images

A wonderfully simple to use drawing tool that blobs paint over a virtual canvas in a Jackson Pollock like way, making quick and easy pieces of art. You can use your microphone and webcam to paint too. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Art,+Craft+&+Design

Tips on how to use the webcam for teaching online

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A really seek looking photo editing site. Upload or take a photo with your webcam. A large collection of effects that you can add with just one click and save to your computer. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Photos+&+Images

This is a superb collaborative video editing suite. You and your class can invite each other as collaborators. It has a great range of tools and toys to make some great movies. Host your video on the site or export to YouTube or Vimeo. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A collaborative online video creation tool. Provides tools for trimming the length of display and or sound of each element you add to your video project + you can invite other people to create and edit with you. WeVideo offers four different user plans. The free plan allows you to upload your videos to YouTube and Vimeo but does not allow local downloads.

WeVideo (http://wevideo.com) isa collaborative online videocreation tool. In the video editoryou can upload your own mediaclips or use stock media clips toproduce your video. The videoeditor provides tools for trimmingthe length of display and or soundof each element you add to yourvideo project. What makesWeVideo collaborative is that youcan invite other people to createand edit with you.WeVideo offers a Google Driveapp. WeVideo for Google Driveallows you to sign-in and storeyour media files in your GoogleDrive account. The video editor inWeVideo for Google Drive offersthe option to use your webcam torecord and upload video to yourprojects.If WeVideo doesn't offer what youneed, you might want to take alook at Pixorial.com for online video editing

With this site you can upload a PowerPoint and record a webcam video to play along side it. Great for distance or self directed learning. Use it to give instructions to your class. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

An amazing 'must try' animated storyboard creator downloadable program. Make superb storyboards, complete with sound, by simply clicking and dragging backgrounds and characters into place from the library. You can even upload your own images. It's so simple to edit that any age of student can use it. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video,+animation,+film+&+Webcams

This is a lovely downloadable stop-motion animator. Simple to use and has great results. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

This is a great online animation tool designed for children. It has a great set of tools, including clipart, text tools and 'puppet' images with movable limbs and changeable heads. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A site from the US with a superb collect of professional development videos for teachers to improve their skills and knowledge of teaching and learning in a range of areas and subjects. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

The education section of the British Film Institute is a treasure trove of film clips, information and ideas. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

Zimmertwins is a widely used animation maker. It's easy to use. Just click the scene/actions you want and make changes. View other users creations. No sign in is needed to make a movie. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

This is a great downloadable animation programme. It is similar to Pivot Stickman, but have more options. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A search engine for video lectures. The site has over 28,000 lectures archived on a range of topics from some of the biggest lecture producers, including TED. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A great set of videos explaining how various pieces of technology work. See hard drives to touch screen smart phones. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A useful and fun set of cross-curriculum photo slide shows for maths, English, science, history and more. They are arranged by age and range from kindergarten Secondary school. A great resource for introducing topics. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A good educational video site on topics including a wide range of science, history, maths, computing and more. Search using words that appear in the video. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams