A tool that can be used to create short videos like this style is Google Story Builder. Google Story Builder allows users to create short videos with different characters that will interact. In addition to being a fun tool, there are many ways that this can be used in the classroom. Here are some that I came up with for my classroom:
- Have students reenact a conversation that explains a concept discussed in class
- In a business classroom, we could explain the 4 Ps of marketing, the components of an effective resume, or the steps for creating a formula in Excel.
- Have students resolve conflict between two parties
- In a business classroom, we could venture into ethics. In an English classroom, students could resolve conflict between two main characters.
- Have students restate classroom expectations
- In any classroom, students can create a conversation that explains classroom procedures, like what to do when you enter the room or how to prepare to leave the room.
Here is a short how-to video created by a fellow teacher - in addition to showing you how to use Google Story Builder, she provides some possible uses in the classroom.
One feature that I really like is the easy ability to share the video. Users don't even a Google account to create the video. Once the video is created, a shareable link is generated.
The videos are really simple to create, but I recommend that you preview your story frequently to make sure you are on the right track and things are running the way you intended. Once you have generated the shareable link, you are unable to go back and edit the video - this makes previewing the video very valuable.
We were asked to create a short, fun Google Story for my graduate school class, so I decided to reenact the discussion my students had with me during dismissal on Thursday. On the last day of the week, I tell my students to enjoy their weekend and make good decisions. The video is a true life story!
How would you use Google Story Builder in your classroom?
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