Video Annotation and Remix
PlayPosit
Interactive video creator has great question variety
Bottom Line: This tool strikes a nice balance, offering teachers an easy intro to interactive video mixed with a large set of features that can lead to increasingly sophisticated lesson design.
Edpuzzle
Crop, customize, and remix online video content with interactive tool
Bottom Line: As a tool for the flipped classroom or for student-led creation, a cool tool for teachers to create and share engaging video content.
Check123
Free online video library keeps it short and sweet
Bottom Line: Quickly search quality videos and create video quizzes to engage students and enhance learning.
MediaBreaker/Studios
Free video-remix tool boosts media literacy, presents some challenges
Bottom Line: It's not without its challenges for teachers, but at its core MediaBreaker is an easy-to-use and free tool for teaching critical media-making and literacy.
Tools for Video Creation
Toontastic 3D
Flexible tool hands kids the reins for creative animated storytelling
Bottom Line: Despite some lack of variety and simple drawing tools, Toontastic 3D remains a terrific, versatile storytelling tool.
WeVideo
Cloud-based multimedia editor elevates brims with possibility
Bottom Line: This is an excellent way to provide multimodal learning experiences to students.
ToonCamera
Photo- and video-editing tool captures the world with a cartoon lens
Bottom Line: Engaging tool may require a focused prompt to get kids thinking about how to use the available options.
Shadow Puppet Edu
Resource-rich video slideshow maker a gem for a variety of classrooms
Bottom Line: Easy-to-use free tool is a must-have for elementary classrooms; just keep an eye on sharing and privacy.
Green Screen by Do Ink
Versatile, easy-to-use moviemaker and photo editor yields great results
Bottom Line: High-quality moviemaker and photo editor has numerous uses for students' projects.
Screencast-O-Matic
Create and edit sophisticated screencasts without breaking the bank
Bottom Line: This is the most flexible screencasting tool, but it requires patience -- and perhaps a subscription -- to unlock all of its possibilities.
Stop Motion Studio
Simple, straightforward approach to quickly creating basic animation
Bottom Line: Simple tools and helpful tips allow kids to quickly start creating stop-motion videos.
Binumi
One-stop shop for creating and assigning beautiful video stories
Bottom Line: Set students up for storytelling success with quality content and tools in a safe environment.
AndroVid - Video Editor
Versatile must-have creation tool for classrooms using Android devices
Bottom Line: Easy-to-use tool enables Android users to create movies or slideshows.
iMovie
Basic movie editor makes for skill-focused, student-centered learning
Bottom Line: Despite some limitations with editing, it's the perfect tool to get teachers and students started with digital video production.
Film It
A well-rounded, entertaining, hands-on intro to filmmaking
Bottom Line: Chock-full of useful advice and hands-on activities that give students a realistic (and really fun!) overview of the movie-making process.
Animoto: Video Maker & Editor
Create stylish slideshows and videos with simple, customizable features
Bottom Line: Slick videos and slideshows are easy to make, but it takes a little work to make it fit for classroom use.
Clips
Create and share videos with cool effects, tons of language options
Bottom Line: This slick video creation app is fun, empowering, and accessible in lots of languages, but be careful with sharing.
Vidcode
Cool coding tool tuned to teens' passions aids creativity
Bottom Line: Women-created platform expands the traditional scope of coding to visual elements students interact with online everyday.
