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Grade Level: 6-12 Create free online video, music and photo mashups. This website is great for the video production enthusiast on the go. This can not only be used in a video production classroom, but for almost any other subject as well.

Grade Level: 5-12 AFI ScreenNation features the best films and videos from young filmmakers on the web as well video tips and contests. Films can only be submitted by students ages 11-19 years of age.

Grade Level: 6-12 I think some of my best ideas were ones that were scaffolded off of another teacher's website. This link is to a high school video production in none other than Hollywood, CA. It is set up in the style of a blog, so you can take note of daily activities in their classroom as they happen. This may or may not spark an idea in your own classroom.

This website includes a great introduction to the film making process. Its broken up in to easy to navigate sections such as scripting, storyboarding, etc. Can be used in classrooms anywhere between grades 6-12. Cons: site contains advertisements.

As I plan to design my classroom to best fit the needs of video production students, I refer to this website as an example.

This website is dedicated to help those students that are interested in creating films using a DSLR on a budget. First off, DSLR's are not cheap. After getting over this hump students should then be able to take advantage of all of the great advice 5D film making has to offer. A good place to start with this website is by clicking on tutorials at the top of the site. This website is more geared towards high school students.

This website contains hundreds of music clips that students can use in their videos without worrying about copyright infringement. Clips are updated on a regular basis.

This website is a collection of videos created by the students of Mariemont High School. Watching these video might spark an idea for another teachers classroom. Videos are broken up by school year and contain a number of different topics.

Grade Level: 6-12 This website allows students to create their own music. This is great when dealing with the whole issue of copyright infringement. For students who are more interested with the audio side of video production this could be a bonus opportunity. Con: Their isn't anytime in the video production curriculum to go over new software. This would have to be something students learn on their own. Luckily the website is very user friendly.

This website is different than many that I have come across. It allows the user to choose characters, backgrounds, etc. and the dialogue. The website then takes the text and matches it up with the cartoonish characters mouth and creates a movie for you. This could be a great option for classrooms that do have the budget for digital cameras. This could be used in any grade level. however a greater amount of training would be required for younger grade levels.

Getting files into the right format is a big deal in video production. Many formats are not accepted in the software we use (adobe premiere , etc.). Before importing some files may need to be converting to an adobe friendly format. Zamzar allows users to upload the file and will send them a copy in their email.

Students spend a good deal of time looking for the right audio sound effect to accompany their videos. The right sound effect can greatly enhance any film. This website contains a number of free sound effects the student can download and insert into their videos.

The Phantom cam is a camera that can record at speeds other camera can't even come close to. This website is great for introducing students to the phantom cam and the world of slow motion film.

Before a student is allowed to film they must first complete the planning process of a treatment, script and a storyboard. Storyboard Pro is a great freeware software that helps students with the creation of their storyboards. This website contains a number of tutorials to help students get started with the software. This could be used in grades 6 and up. Con: some schools may not allowed this to be downloaded and installed on student computers

Grade level- 9-12 CC- Students can use the site to create a visual slideshow as part of a learning assessment for a unit like the Crusades. Overview- Students can take their own video and pictures and make stunning slideshows. Also they can incoroporate music too. Cons- Might need some time getting used too.

This website is great for the person that would like to make a dynamic video slideshow. Animoto takes your photos and arranges them to the beat, rhythm, etc. of the song of your choice. Great for any student who would like to create a professional looking slideshow in a fraction of the time.

This is a free web-based p.d. resource for educators.

This site is designed for teachers and administrators only. It would not be of use for students. These are web-based professional development opportunities for people looking to grow as educators. I found this site because a friend "like"d it on Facebook. If you agree, do the same and spread the word. k-12

Take a lengthy URL and make it more manageable.

This is a teacher web-resource for all grade levels. Have you ever found that the URLs for your work can be very lengthy? I know we've all had those days in the computer lab where students are intermittently shouting "it's not working!" Save yourself the aggravation and make it shorter and more manageable. The possible con is that your tiny url may not be representative of the page itself-depending on availability. Enter your URL and see for yourself. 5-12

A digital notepad, scissors, tape, pastels, and more for assembling an animated video.

K-6 This can be used for any subject area for young children. There are resources for teachers as well-including lesson plans. The possibilities are endless. This is another site that would be great for original works or even fan-fiction. One con is that if a student is just emerging in computer literacy, they will need a lot of direction in navigating the page initially.

K-12 Flash cards, vocabulary memorization, and study games for all ages. Teachers and students can use already pre-made or create their own. Con: Must review before using pre-made, just to be cautious.

K-12 Great for a class/ group collaboration in and outside of the classroom and great for personal use! Con: District permission, public to everyone, anyone can add or delete information.