The macintosh iLife'04 in the classroom

Music, movies, and photos come together before your eyes. Just imagine the creative possibilities in store for you and your students. This special edition of Jim Heid's best-selling interactive guide to Apple's iLife includes practical information especially for K-12 teachers. Filmmaker and educational consultant Nikos Theodosakis show how digital media can be an integral part of the classroom routine, enhancing the learning experience in many subject areas. Everything you need to master the iLife applications is at your fingertips. The two-hour instructional DVD lets you see and hear the iLife programs in action, with menus that let you jump to any topic in an instant. Lesson plans at the back of the book let you see how other teachers have been using iLife in their classrooms.

Inside you'll find clear, accessible instructions for:

• Professional shooting techniques for digital cameras and camcorders
• Editing video with iMovie
• Creating spectacular, informative slide shows with iPhoto and iDVD
• Recording and arranging original music with GarageBand
• Producing a documentary video using photos and home movies
• Making a soundtrack using music from old records and tapes
• Using iMovie to turn a simple math lesson into a fun photo album
• Interviewing family and community members for oral histories
• Implementing and adapting award-winning projects from other iLife-using teachers
• Using the DVD's extras: GarageBand loops, iMovie plug-ins, essential audio utilities, and more