Classroom Uses for Video Slideshows?

I recently discovered Animoto, the internet-based program that allows users to convert still images into videos with semi-customizable image wrappers, music and text.  Here's a quick test video featuring all of the bloggers here at The Faculty Lounge:

Setting up an account is free.  Users can make 30-second videos at no cost.  The ability to make longer videos costs $5/month or $30/year for the medium-level features.  

The site does have several examples (here) of education-related videos, but none (yet) inspired thoughts for my 100-person Federal Income Tax class.  For complex concepts or even more detailed calculations, the visuals and music might be too distracting.  

But Animoto would breathe new life into a retirement party slide show.

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