WeVideo
WeVideo is a cloud-based, video editing platform that allows users to create basic and advanced videos, podcasts, screencasts and more.
First Steps
While WeVideo permits basic video creation and editing, it includes features which may require more advanced technology skills. Students might need guidance and support before using independently.
Getting Started:
Get the Tool. Limited free accounts are available to individuals.
Tool Guide to Getting Started This is an excellent walk through of exactly what you’ll see and do the first time you use this tool.
WeVideo Resources for Remote Learning for Educators
User Communities and Sites:
Instagram: @WeVideo
Twitter: @WeVideo
Facebook Group: WeVideo
#WeVideo
Technical Specifications:
WeVideo does not need to be downloaded and can be accessed on any network or wifi enabled device, including:
Chromebooks
Laptops/computers
Tablets
Mobile Phones
Technical requirements and Using WeVideo on iPhone and Android
Next Steps (Advanced Tips)
Instructional Design
General Guides to Classroom Use:
Ideas Hub of Educational Resources: Sample Projects, Lesson Plans, and more
Lesson Plans for WeVideo shared on Commonsense Media
WeVideo: Webinars on Creating Engaging Instructional Videos:
Deeper Learning with WeVideo Podcast
WeVideo Video Creation: This high school library website is an excellent resource and example to show how school library media centers can support educational use of technology
WeVideo How To - Edit Video: WeVideo: Another example of how schools and universities can support student use of film editing software.
The Educator’s Guide to WeVideo
Instructional Grouping:
WeVideo projects can be individual, collaborative, or shared
How to create a collaborative project using an Education Account
Formative and Summative Assessment Options:
Student created videos are often assessed as summative projects as they often take time, planning, editing and revision to produce.
Revolutionize How You Assess Student Learning with Video Projects
Sample Video Rubric for secondary
Elementary Lessons and Applications:
K-5 Lesson Plans and Resources
Secondary Lessons and Applications:
Secondary 6-8 and 9-12 Lesson Plans and Resources
Other Uses/Examples/Applications:
Management
Student Management:
Tutorial video to organize and manage student groups in WeVideo
Student Engagement:
Projects in WeVideo that will Engage Your Students
Guide on student-created instructional videos
Student Privacy and Security:
Differentiation and Adaptation
Diverse Learners:
WeVideo Product Enhancements such as International Characters and More