Episode Details

 261: Benefits of video projects  

There are many benefits of  video projects for homeschool students – and this episode unpacks some of those benefits

Main Points:

• Kids and teens enjoy the video medium and will likely enjoy creating videos
• Video creation is a useful skill for college and jobs
• There are many scholarships that require videos
• Making videos teaches various skills like planning, tech skills, editing, etc.
• Videos are easy to share with others like family, friends, classmates

Types of Video Tools Mentioned:

• My Simple Show – add text and it creates video with clipart
• Built-in laptop software like iMovie
• Screen sharing videos (e.g. explaining how a website works) Can use Zoom or Loom
• Canva
• Powtoon – for creating animated videos
• Slideshows turned into videos

Potential Project Ideas:

• Explain how to play Minecraft
• Documentary about last vacation using Canva
• Animated book report with Powtoon
• Fundraiser promo video for non-profit organization
• Tutorial videos based on child’s hobbies and interests

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