Wixie, Pixie, and Fun, Fun, Fun!

IB Unit - Sharing the Planet

Kindergarten students are the first to try out our new image and video creating software called Wixie.  Wixie is similar to Pixie, which we use in the Academic Skills Lab, as well as other projects in first and second grade.  The main difference is that Wixie is Internet based and uses cloud technology so that no software need by installed.  This means that Wixie can be used on any computer with an Internet connection.  Additionally, teachers are able to view student work online to ensure mastery of the technology skills.

This year, Kindergartners get the opportunity to use the software early to create a short video about endangered animals for their IB unit on Sharing the Planet.  Students will learn how to access the software, login to Wixie, create artwork with the painting tools, add stickers, and even record their voices over their picture - on the iPad!  Additional technology skills they will learn will be how to save and rename their project.  I can't wait to see what awesome videos the students create!  Below are some pictures of students using Wixie in the classroom as they were first learning the software.