Video

“Video is not a reward, it’s an entry point for today’s students to communicate their ideas and tell their stories. Video is not replacing literacy, it’s just the medium of this generation” (Corcoran et al., 2018, para. 22). Creating films allow students to become multimedia storytellers while developing essential technological skills that will allow students to be effective in their future. Through the use of video technology students become empowered learners, knowledge constructors, and creative communicators to collaborate with others both locally and globally (International Society for Technology in Education-Students, 2021).

An uncomplicated video creator and editor is iMovie [www.apple.com/imovie]. Only found on Apple operating systems, iMovie is a user-friendly, free video creation and editing application enabling students and teachers to create Hollywood-style movies and video trailers quickly and without difficulty (Apple, 2021). iMovie challenges students to produce an authentic, real-world end product that answers challenging problems or questions while demonstrating student knowledge and understanding (Farber, 2016). Student voice and choice is a critical element of apps such as iMovie. All students, regardless of ability, are able to collaborate, learn, and create through their own learning experiences. Students can use iMovie to create and edit trailers and movies using stop-motion animation, handmade puppetry, storyboards, cartoons, green screens, and animations, just to name a few (Farber, 2016). The possibilities are endless and the opportunities are waiting for you and your students.

Apple is committed to maintaining compliance with both COPPA and FERPA guidelines and is a signatory to the Student Privacy Pledge, agreeing to be held liable by the Federal Trade Commission regarding the collection and handling of student data and clearly state policies related to student data to the public (Student Privacy Pledge, 2021). Allow you and your students to dive into the creative world of iMovie to deepen understanding of content and allow student voice and choice to play a greater role in the classroom.