Pros+and+Cons+of+Slideshows

Pros & Cons of Slideshows using: Microsoft Photo Story 3, SmileBox and Movie Maker

__ PROS __
 * Capture memories
 * Bring photos to life
 * Share stories and use images from the internet
 * Touch-up, crop and edit photos
 * Edit slideshow at any time
 * It's FREE
 * Shows can be sent to emails, burned onto DVDs to watch on TV, viewable on computers or mobile devices
 * Makes learning interactive and fun
 * Usable for all subjects in school for both teachers and students
 * User friendly
 * The finished project has more meaning than a written report
 * Possibility to be shared with millions over the internet
 * Add titles, captions, music, special effects, soundtracks and your own voice narration
 * If a student makes a mistake and loses the show or forgets to save the show, a new one can be created (it's not lost forever)

__ CONS __
 * Takes an intense time commitment for teachers to implement a successful slideshow for elementary students, especially primary
 * Hardware doesn't always cooperate