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Goal
Goal
By completing this module, teachers will…
By completing this module, teachers will…
Know the features of WeVideo and how they can be used to showcase student learning and creativity
Know the features of WeVideo and how they can be used to showcase student learning and creativity
Understand the power of video as a form of demonstrating learning
Understand the power of video as a form of demonstrating learning
Be able to create a basic video and assign a video project to students.
Be able to create a basic video and assign a video project to students.
Content
Content
One way to get a glimpse into student thinking is to have them create a video. In addition to sharing answers, video gives students a voice and allows them to demonstrate their learning and showcase their own unique creativity at the same time. This article from Edutopia shares four different ways you might have students share their thinking with video: Student Created Videos in the Classroom.
One way to get a glimpse into student thinking is to have them create a video. In addition to sharing answers, video gives students a voice and allows them to demonstrate their learning and showcase their own unique creativity at the same time. This article from Edutopia shares four different ways you might have students share their thinking with video: Student Created Videos in the Classroom.
While some of those videos won’t require anything but a device with a camera and a few seconds to record, there are times when you and your students will want or need to gather more than just one video clip and other media to combine into a larger project. Enter WeVideo.
While some of those videos won’t require anything but a device with a camera and a few seconds to record, there are times when you and your students will want or need to gather more than just one video clip and other media to combine into a larger project. Enter WeVideo.
WeVideo is a powerful online video editing platform that works on any device with an Internet connection. They have also just released an update that includes real-time collaboration! Students and teachers can now work on video projects together and collaborate in real time, just like in Google Docs.
WeVideo is a powerful online video editing platform that works on any device with an Internet connection. They have also just released an update that includes real-time collaboration! Students and teachers can now work on video projects together and collaborate in real time, just like in Google Docs.
There is a free version of WeVideo, but MASD has had a district account for teachers and students for several years now. Please click the links below for information about setting up teacher and student accounts. PLEASE do not share this information outside of MASD, as we have a limited number of licenses in our account.
There is a free version of WeVideo, but MASD has had a district account for teachers and students for several years now. Please click the links below for information about setting up teacher and student accounts. PLEASE do not share this information outside of MASD, as we have a limited number of licenses in our account.
The videos below will help you get started with WeVideo.
The videos below will help you get started with WeVideo.
Introduction to WeVideo for Beginners
Introduction to WeVideo for Beginners
This video is a great introduction to the basics of creating a video in WeVideo. If you're brand new to WeVideo, this is a great place to start.
WeVideo - Detailed Tutorial
WeVideo - Detailed Tutorial
This video covers the basics and more. Check the description for time-stamped topics to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
WeVideo's new real-time collaboration feature is a game changer! Students can now work together on a video from anywhere synchronously. Click here for more information on real-time collaboration.
WeVideo's new real-time collaboration feature is a game changer! Students can now work together on a video from anywhere synchronously. Click here for more information on real-time collaboration.
NEW - Now you can crop your video in WeVideo! Click here to check it out!
NEW - Now you can crop your video in WeVideo! Click here to check it out!
Interaction/Try-out/Sandbox
Interaction/Try-out/Sandbox
Create a video!
Create a video!
Jump in and give it a try. Your video can be just a few seconds, but use this chance to explore the features and try some different options for editing. Here are a few ideas:
Jump in and give it a try. Your video can be just a few seconds, but use this chance to explore the features and try some different options for editing. Here are a few ideas:
Record a screencast to demonstrate a skill to students.
Record a screencast to demonstrate a skill to students.
Create a short video to launch a new unit.
Create a short video to launch a new unit.
Share a book talk to get students reading.
Share a book talk to get students reading.
Additional Resources to Explore
Additional Resources to Explore
WeVideo is full of resources for teachers and students. Click on the ? icon at the top of your WeVideo page or check out the links below:
WeVideo is full of resources for teachers and students. Click on the ? icon at the top of your WeVideo page or check out the links below:
Evidence
Evidence
On your Individual Professional Learning Plan 2.0, please share one of the following:
On your Individual Professional Learning Plan 2.0, please share one of the following:
The link to a video you created with WeVideo. Include a brief reflection on the process, including how you might use WeVideo in the classroom.
The link to a video you created with WeVideo. Include a brief reflection on the process, including how you might use WeVideo in the classroom.
If you didn’t create a video (or started but haven’t finished), please reflect on the role WeVideo might play in your classroom. How could it help you and your students make thinking visible?
If you didn’t create a video (or started but haven’t finished), please reflect on the role WeVideo might play in your classroom. How could it help you and your students make thinking visible?
Special thanks to Anne Reardon for creating this module.
Special thanks to Anne Reardon for creating this module.
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