UTube. Even my spell
checker recognizes it as a real word. It’s a huge resource of videos of all
kinds and one of the major catalysts for house-holding the phrase ‘gone viral.’
For beginners, making a
video appears to be a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be. iPad has a number of user
friendly apps specifically designed with the time-crunched teacher in mind. With
these apps, creating a video is as simple as pressing the record button and
then talking to yourself as you work.
Educreations
Interactive Whiteboard turns your iPad into a recordable whiteboard. You create
a video tutorial by simply touching, tapping and talking. Features include
voice recording, digital ink, photos, text, and the capability to share
tutorials through Facebook or Twitter.
ShowMe
Interactive Whiteboard is another great interactive whiteboard. You can record
voice-over whiteboard tutorials as you work. It is very easy to use and
intuitive. Teachers can use it, but it also makes a fantastic tool for students
to create instruction videos to share. ShowMe.com has several sample tutorials
which can be viewed without an iPad.
ScreenChomp is
a simple doodling board with markers and sharing tools for creating sharable
videos. With its friendly, uncluttered look, this one is great for beginners
and/or younger students.
There are also online sites that facilitate creating
videos from a series of photos. In minutes, you can achieve great results for open
house functions, family reunions, or a book trailer. One of the easiest to use
is Animoto. Upload your photos,
select options, and the site will generate your video for you. There is an Animoto
app available as well.
For sharing these creations, use the resources within the
app or site, upload to UTube, or utilize
a version of UTube just for educators called Teacher Tube.
Making videos can be lots of fun and slightly addicting! And
who knows? Maybe someday soon you’re video will make the ‘gone viral’ list.
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