- Instructional Technology
- Student Creation Tools
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Student Creation Tools
Student creation tools are critical for the development of the Portrait of a Graduate competencies, particularly creativity. This competency is described as "The process of observing and interpreting imaginatively to produce original ideas, products, methods or results". This page was developed to support teachers and students by providing resources that are available in the district for content creation and collaboration.
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Audio Recording & Editing
WeVideo ⭐
Learn all about recording and editing audio, narrations, and video recordings on our WeVideo page.
Canva ⭐
Record yourself in Canva. Watch this 1 minute video tutorial or go to this Canva Support page.
Apps/Extensions
Online voice recorder - record your voice and it's saved as a URL.
Talk & Comment - Voice Note anywhere - Chrome extension that allows you to record your voice, and it is saved as a URL so you can paste it into a document. You must remember to remove the "(voice note)" at the end of the URL.
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Infographic
Create stunning visual representations of data and information that make content engaging and concise. Use charts, diagrams, and images to tell a story and make complex ideas easier to understand. Benefits of having students create infographics include activating critical thinking skills, engaging creativity, enhancing long-term retention of information, and developing communication skills.
Adobe Express ⭐
Click on this Adobe Design article to learn about infographics and how to design them to boost interest and engagement. Get infographic tips, elements, templates and more to help you get across your message.
Try video infographics with free video templates at your fingertips.
Canva ⭐
Easily craft visually compelling infographics with Canva's Infographic Maker and publish them in an instant. Click here to learn how: canva.com/create/infographics/.
Microsoft 365 ⭐
Level up your PowerPoint presentations with infographic design templates. Customize your own infographics right inside your PowerPoint decks to help take your presentations from merely telling to showing your ideas, plans, and successes.
Other resources
Infographic Presentation Templates -
SlidesGo - Charts, Timelines, Roadmaps, Tables, and more!
SlidesCarnival - hundreds of templates
Figam - Interact with content, tell compelling data stories
Piktochart - Online Infographic maker
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Meme and Gif Generator
Below are suggested video creation and editing tools to generate Memes.
Adobe Express ⭐
Generating Memes is a snap in Adobe Express. Check out the web page to learn how: adobe.com/express/create/meme.
Explore hundreds of meme templates for you to create your own design in minutes: https://www.adobe.com/express/templates/meme
Find editable free mondern meme templates here: adobe.com/express/templates/meme/modern
Convert your videos to GIFs in just a few taps: adobe.com/express/feature/video/convert/video-to-gif
Canva⭐
Create Memes in Canva with their drag-and-drop editor and zero restrictions (no watermarks, etc.). Choose from thousands of templates, copyright-free images, and unlimited fonts. canva.com/create/memes/
Create a GIF from images or videos effortlessly in Canva with the Download > GIF option. Explore Canva's how-to page: canva.com/create/gif-maker/.
Figma⭐
Create Memes in Canva with their drag-and-drop editor and zero restrictions (no watermarks, etc.). Choose from thousands of templates, copyright-free images, and unlimited fonts. canva.com/create/memes/
Create a GIF from images or videos effortlessly in Canva with the Download > GIF option. Explore Canva's how-to page: canva.com/create/gif-maker/.
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Presentation Tools for Students
Click here to see all the different presentation tools for student use. Whether you are on a Chromebook, PC, or iPad, we have a variety of recommendations for you!
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Podcasts
WeVideo⭐
Learn all about recording and editing audio, narrations, and video recordings on our WeVideo page for Student Creations.
WeVideo Support Page: How Do I Create a Podcast?
WeVideo Support Page: How to Start a Podcast From Planning to Production?
Canva⭐
Explore more ways to promote student creativity on our Canva page for Student Creations.
Five Steps to Student Podcasting with Canva – TCEA TechNotes Blog.
Step-by-step instructions for Creating Engaging Classroom Podcasts with Canva Blog by TESOL.
1) Create a Talking Presentation (View YouTube Video How-to).
2) Convert to MP3.
3) Post to a Podcast Hosting site, such as Anchor, Audacity, Vocaroo, etc.
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Video Creation & Editing Tools
Below are suggested video creation and editing tools.
Adobe Express ⭐
Create stunning professional narrated videos. District license means you get premium features! Log in via Webdesk.
Canva⭐
Record quick videos with Canva. Tons of templates for infographics, multi-media products, presentations, and more! Includes AI Image-generating and editing tools.
WeVideo ⭐
Log in via Webdesk to get the premium features! Online video editor that lets you record a video using the webcam or desktop. Great on Chromebooks. Add the Chrome extension WeVideo Screen & Webcam Recorder to record your browser/screen/webcam.
YouTube⭐
The Editor feature in YouTube Studio lets you make small changes to your video. More on YouTube Help Center.
More!