🎬 Unlock the Power of Google Vids for Your Classroom
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Hello Educators and Instructional Coaches! đź‘‹
This weeks edition of Digital Learning Today, we are diving deep into Google Vids — Google’s newest tool that’s transforming how we create video content in education.
Whether you’re looking to flip your classroom, create engaging tutorials, or help students tell their stories, Google Vids is the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.
Why Google Vids Matters for Education
Video has become one of the most powerful tools for learning, but creating professional-looking videos has traditionally been time-consuming and technically challenging.
Google Vids changes that equation completely. Built right into your Google Workspace, this AI-powered video creation tool makes it easier than ever to:
Create instructional videos in minutes — No steep learning curve required
Collaborate with colleagues — Just like Google Docs, but for video
Empower student voice — Give learners tools to create and share their learning
Save precious time — AI assistance helps you work smarter, not harder
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đź’ˇ Quick Wins You Can Try This Week with Staff & Students
Don’t have time to dive deep right now? Here are three quick ways to start using Google Vids immediately:
Create a welcome video — Record a 2-minute welcome message for your students or staff using Vids’ recording feature
Flip one lesson — Take your most-explained concept and create a short tutorial video students can reference
Start a student showcase — Have students create 30-second “I learned…” videos to reflect on their learning
🎯 The Bottom Line about Vids
Google Vids isn’t just another tool — it’s a paradigm shift in how we think about video in education. By lowering the barriers to video creation, we can:
Give every student a platform to share their voice
The educators who embrace video creation now will be the ones leading innovative instruction tomorrow. Google Vids makes it possible for everyone to be that educator.
🚀 Ready to Get Started?
Head over to the blog to explore all of this week’s Google Vids content. Each post includes step-by-step tutorials, video demonstrations, and downloadable resources you can use immediately in your classroom or coaching practice.
Remember: the best camera is the one you have with you, and the best video tool is the one you’ll actually use. Google Vids is both accessible and powerful — the perfect combination for busy educators.
Digital Learning Today is a podcast for Digital Learning Leaders where Instructional Technology and Innovation meet to help your staff and students meet curricular and ISTE Standards.
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