Media Production

WeVideo

WeVideo is a web-based application that allows you to edit video and audio, create films, apply green screen technology, and record your screen. WeVideo contains a media library including music and text. We video contains a built-in classroom where teachers can organize student groups, disseminate assignments, and monitor student progress. All teachers and students have been provided WeVideo accounts.

Resources:

How to Make Instructional Videos Virtual PD

WeVideo Education Resources

Lesson Plans using WeVideo

What is WeVideo Classroom

Canva

Canva is an online graphic design application. Canva allows teachers and students to create posters, presentations, videos, logos, social media posts, and more. Canva is located on LCPS Go and is accessible for both teachers and students.

Resources:

Canva Tutorials

20 Ways to Use Canva in the Classroom

51 Powerful Ways to use Canva for Education

Flipgrid

Flipgrid allows you to record and share short videos including responses to class questions. Flipgrid is web-based and can be accessed by both teachers and students. Per Ed Tech Catalog, parent permission is required for students to use Flipgrid.

Resources:

Using Flipgrid Virtual PD

9 New Ways to Use Flipgrid in the Classroom

Educator Innovation Station

15+ Ways of Using Flipgrid in your Classroom

Adobe Creative Cloud Express

Adobe Creative Cloud Express is an online graphics design application that combines text editing, desktop publishing, photo editing, and video editing. Adobe Creative Cloud Express is located on LCPS Go for both teachers and students.

Resources:

Beginner's Tutorial

How to Create Infographics with Adobe Creative Cloud Express

16 ways to Motivate Students in the Classroom Using Adobe Creative Cloud Express

Audacity

Audacity allows you to record live sound, edit multiple audio formats including duplicating, cutting, blending, combining audio files, and changing the pitch of a sound recording. Audacity can be downloaded from Company Portal on teacher devices.

Resources:

Lesson Plans for Audacity

10 Great Ways to Use Audacity with your Students

Audacity Tutorial for Podcasters

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop  is a photo editing and manipulating software that allows you to fix colors, add effects, and  adjust brightness and contrast as well as other photo editing features. Teachers can download Adobe Photoshop through Company Portal by first downloading Adobe Creative Cloud.

Resources:

Photoshop Tutorials

Photoshop for Beginners