Google Vids

Instructional Mini-Lessons: Create short, focused videos that introduce key concepts or walk students through challenging skills. These can be reused, embedded in assignments, or shared for review and remediation. 

Student Explainer Videos: Have students produce their own explainer videos to demonstrate understanding of a topic. They can combine text, visuals, and voiceovers to communicate ideas clearly and creatively.

Project Reflections: Ask students to build quick reflection videos at the end of a unit or project. This supports metacognition and allows them to narrate their learning process, challenges, and growth.

Digital Storytelling: Use Google Vids as a platform for narrative writing, personal stories, or creative interpretations of texts. Students can blend images, audio, and written elements to bring their stories to life.

Flipped Classroom Lessons: Record short instructional segments for students to watch before class. This allows teachers to reclaim class time for discussion, practice, and hands-on work.

Group Research Presentations: Assign groups to create collaborative video presentations. Each student can contribute sections or visuals, helping teams practice communication and organization skills.

Unit Introductions and Overviews: Build visually engaging introductions to new units or topics. These can set context, preview key vocabulary, and spark student interest.

Peer Feedback Videos: Encourage students to create short videos reviewing classmates’ projects or sharing constructive feedback. This supports thoughtful peer interaction and communication skills.

Showcase and Celebration Videos: Compile highlights from class events, projects, or achievements into a polished video. This helps build community and provides a shareable record of student accomplishments.