Multimedia+Resources

These resources are fantastic for building student projects in various subjects. The sources listed below encompass video, audio, image, and music files. When students include multiple forms of media in their work, it is best to use Public Domain or Creative Commons licensed works. For more information regarding copyright compliant use of others' works, follow this link to our information on @Digital Citizenship.

*CMCSS teachers and Technology Integration Coaches are using the free versions of these tools.


 * Click the name of the tool for detailed information about set up and use in classroom on Empower Students.**
 * Click on the image below the name of the tool for a link to the website for the tool if applicable.**

||  || This list of **audio** files to include... ||   || This subscription-based service is in use for CMCSS teachers and students. Videos can be downloaded to view, but some are marked "Editable" and can be modified by the teachers and students for their work. ||  || A login is required to view and to download media.
 * Tool ||  || Description ||   || Account Information ||   || Equipment Needed ||   || Included in these Professional Learning Session(s) ||
 * Audio Resources
 * sound effects
 * sound bytes ||  || Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not. ||   || Any Device or Computer ||   || * Student Video
 * Presentation Tools
 * Microsoft Innovative Educator
 * 21st Century Lesson Design ||
 * Discovery Education

Teachers - Each school has a passcode to get to their group of students. Teachers create their own login and password.

Students - Logins are setup by the district. Username pattern is "CMC.######" The ###### is their 6-digit lunch/PowerSchool number. The password is first initial, last initial, and last 4 numbers of the state-issued PIN. ||  || Any Device or Computer ||   || * Discovery Education I
 * Discovery Education II ||
 * @Garageband (Mac and iPad)

||  || Garageband comes with preloaded jingles that are free to use on projects and export as files. It also has the ability to create music with built-in digital instrument and musical tracks or by recording from real-world instruments.

Garageband is only available for Macs and for Apple's iOS devices such as iPads. It comes bundled on Macs and is free from the App Store on iPads. ||  || No account is required to access either the program on the computer or the app on the iOS device. ||  || Garageband application - Apple computer, such as a iMac or a MacBook

Garageband app - iOS device such as an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch ||  || * Student Video ||  || Graphite reviews and rates educational websites and apps. Apps can be sorted by grade level and by standard. ||  || No account is required to search the site for app or resource you need.
 * Presentation Tools ||
 * Graphite - App and Website Resources and Reviews

A free account can be created so that you can save and organize your favorites with Graphite's Boards and Field Notes options. ||  || Any Device or Computer ||   || * Teaching with iPads Elementary ||  || This list of **online text sources** is available for school use. ||  || Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not. ||  || Any Device or Computer ||   || * Presentation Tools ||  || This list of **narrative text and fiction** is available for school use. ||  || Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not. ||  || Any Device or Computer ||   || * ||  || This list of **music** files is available for school use. ||  || Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not. ||  || Any Device or Computer ||   || * Presentation Tools ||  || While Photostory 3 is primarily presentation software, it also contains music that can be freely used for school projects.
 * Teaching with iPads MS/HS
 * Presentation Tools
 * Virtual Math Manipulatives
 * 21st Century Lesson Design ||
 * Informational Text Sources
 * Using Technology for Close Reading
 * Microsoft OneNote
 * Microsoft Innovative Educator
 * 21st Century Lesson Design
 * Google Apps for Education ||
 * Literature Sources
 * Presentation Tools
 * Using Technology for Close Reading
 * Microsoft OneNote
 * Microsoft Innovative Educator
 * 21st Century Lesson Design
 * Google Apps for Education ||
 * Music Sources
 * Student Video
 * Microsoft Innovative Educator
 * 21st Century Lesson Design
 * Google Apps for Education ||
 * PhotoStory3 (PC)

It is available only on PCs running Windows. ||  || No account is required. This is a program that is loaded on PCs running Windows. ||  || Any Windows computer or laptop running Windows XP or later ||   || * Presentation Tools ||  || This list of **image** files is available for school use. ||  || Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not. ||  || Any Device or Computer ||   || * Presentation Tools ||  || Shadow Puppet Edu is primarily presentation software, but it contains links to vast photo and image online libraries.
 * Student Video
 * Microsoft Innovative Educator
 * 21st Century Lesson Design ||
 * Picture Resources
 * Student Video
 * Microsoft OneNote
 * Microsoft Innovative Educator
 * 21st Century Lesson Design
 * Google Apps for Education ||
 * Shadow Puppet Edu (iPad)

It is only available for iOS devices like iPad and iPhone. ||  || No account is required to use Shadow Puppet Edu.

Teachers can register with Shadow Puppet for a free teacher resource kit, premium support, and lesson ideas. ||  || iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch ||   ||   || ||  || Speeches from select historical leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Ronald Reagan, Mahatma Ghandi, Steve Jobs, Susan B. Anthony, and others. ||  || No account is needed to view the text of the speech. If you wish to download enhanced PDF copies, you will need a free account. ||  || Any Device or Computer ||   ||   || ||  || This is a list of **video** resources available to schools. ||  || Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not. ||  || Any Device or Computer ||   || * Student Video
 * Speeches for Kids
 * Video Sources
 * Presentation Tools ||

Above Image Sources

Movie Camera image - @http://pixabay.com/en/camera-video-filming-movie-36998/ Sound image - @http://pixabay.com/en/audio-sound-speaker-button-voice-150191/ Music image - Camera image - Book icon orange - DiscoveryEducation icon - @http://www.ackademic.com/2014/11/17/virtual-lab-critter-variables/