1.  A GIF can communicate messages visually and sometimes include an animation to draw attention to it. Explore using one of the application tools listed on this page (or an alternate you identify with your teacher).

2. Refer to your Project Plan and the supporting detail you are going to address. You may find writing a script or drawing a draft of you ideas to be helpful.

3. Check with your teacher about the different resources listed

4. Play and explore the website or the software tool until you are comfortable enough to begin creating your animation. Note: Save your animation frequently as you work.

5. Show your idea and animation to another classmate or your teacher to make sure it communicates your message clearly. You may decide that this tool is not the best choice for this project plan. You can look at the other media applications.

6. When done, download or copy the link provided to share it with your teacher.


Canva GIF Maker

You can make GIFS from images and videos in Canva.
Website: Canva Free GIF Maker
Tutorials:

Play the video below to learn how to created animated GIFs in Canva.

Make an animated GIF with Canva (6:02)

Microsoft Animated GIF using Microsoft PowerPoint

You can make animated GIFS using Microsoft PowerPoint.  Play the video below to learn more.

How to Create Animated GIFS in PowerPoint (10:32)