Publisher's Synopsis
Activate Learning with WeVideo!
Instead of assigning boring worksheets and tedious tasks or practice problems, teachers today can design active and fun learning experiences that build on students' strengths and interests by using exciting edtech tools--like WeVideo.
In this easy-to-follow guide, educator and WeVideo expert Nathan Lang-Raad provides 40 strategies using WeVideo to create engaging content that encourages students to practice real-life problem-solving skills. Using a student-centered learning approach, you can employ this powerful platform to ...
- Create an environment where students feel safe and empowered.
- Clearly communicate goals in a fun and engaging way.
- See learning in action.
- Provide a structure for students to share their voice with their peers, the community, and the world.
- Engage students at deeper learning through critical thinking and creativity.
"For video to really impact learning and outcomes, active use should be the goal. What is even more important is how learners are empowered to use their own devices to capture video as a means to showcase what they have learned. Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad addresses these critical components and more in a practical guide that will pave the way to unleash the true power of video in the classroom." --Eric Sheninger, ICLE senior fellow, award-winning principal, and best-selling author of Digital Leadership
"As educators, how do we encourage, support, and promote creativity in the classroom? Students naturally crave ways to express themselves creatively, and this book gives practical ways for teachers to help students do just that." --Jennie Magiera, chief program officer at EdTechTeam and president of The Student Voice Foundation
"This book provides helpful strategies to support student growth and learning by giving learners a place to play, discover, wonder, be heard, solve problems, and create. Thank you for writing this, Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad!" --Alice Keeler, educator, speaker, and author of 50 Things You Can Do with Google Classroom
