WeVideo

WeVideo.com is an online video creation program with similar features of iMovie.  As Chromebooks, Macs, iPads and PC's are used throughout a course, it can be difficult to find programs that work on all of these devices.  WeVideo solves that!  As an online program,  WeVideo works on Chromebooks, Macs, and PCs!  Students and teachers can log in using their CSDDocs Google account.  If you take video on the iPad, use the WeVideo Uploader app to upload the video to the website

Why should students create videos in the classroom?  Video creation:

• is fun!
• engages and excites students.
• helps learning retention.
• allows creative expression.
• requires higher level thinking.
• improves technology skills.
• develops problem-solving skills. 

Source: Tech & Learning

Ideas for using student-created videos in the classroom:

• Book Trailers
• Scene Reenactments
• Public Service Announcements
• Advertisements
• Video Essay
• Get to Know You Activity
• Illustrate text or poem

Source: Ed Tech Teacher

Students can even submit their videos to the Canyons District Film Festival! Visit WeVideo for Education to for more information about how to use WeVideo in the classroom.