Creative Communication using Digital Tools

The Power of Creative Communication

The ISTE creative communicator standard says that students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.

Numerous digital tools allow for student and teacher creation. Several of the digital tools that our students have access to are great for creative communication. These tools are packed with ways for students to create and communicate their learning. Teachers can use these tools as alternate ways to deliver lessons and communicate with their students and families. Let's take a look at these tools.

WEVIDEO

ADOBE CREATIVE
CLOUD

BOOK CREATOR

SOUNDTRAP

Book Creator allows you to bring creativity and critical thinking to your classroom in any grade level or subject area through the creation of digital books.

Adobe Spark is an integrated suite of media creation applications for mobile and web developed by Adobe Systems. It’s comprised of three separate design apps: Spark Page, Spark Post, and Spark Video.

WeVideo is an easy-to-use video creation tool used by millions of students across grade levels and subjects. Whether students are learning in person at school, from a distance or in a blended setting, WeVideo empowers them to create, collaborate and express themselves with authenticity.

Soundtrap for Education empowers students and teachers to explore creative sound recording in all subjects, for all ages and ability levels.

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book creator

*Open-ended creation tool for iOS and Chrome
*Students and teachers can create and
publish books
*Users can make interactive pages with voice, text, video, images and more
*Students of all ages can use Book Creator
*Teachers can create libraries for students

Explore the Book Creator Resources or go to the Discover section in the teacher dashboard to get inspiration.

Start by selecting + new book and then decide whether you want to start from scratch or use a template.

Adobe Creative Cloud

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graphic

webpage

video

With the graphics, you and your students can create amazing images in minutes. Graphics can be created using the web app on Macs, Windows, and Chromebooks.
➊ Find a quote and match an image to create a graphic
➋ Create a timeline
➌ Create a poster showcasing your work
➍ Create a flyer to advertise or promote an opinion
➎ Create a Meme
➏ Create a book cover
➐ Create a comic or story strip
➑ Create an infographic

Adobe Web Page is a web page builder that puts the power of creating a web page in the hands of anyone with a story to tell, a product to sell, or a passion to share.

➊ Photo Essays
➋ Portfolios
➌ Online Journals
➍ Reports

With Adobe Creative Cloud Video, you and your students can create compelling videos in just a few minutes using professional looking themes and music. Adobe CCE is a free online video making software that allows you to easily combine images, video clips and icons into a beautiful, shareable movie. Add text, music and your own voice to personalize your video.

WeVideo

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WeVideo is a creation tool that allows students to create videos starting from templates or from scratch. Using WeVideo students can create:
🎞Create a personal narrative
🎞Record Interviews
🎞Present Slides
🎞Make a Stop Motion
🎞Use Green Screen
🎞Create a GIF
🎞Use WeVideo templates

Ideas Hub

Collaboration in WeVideo
In WeVideo you can collaborate with others by setting up a group project. Here is information on setting up a project.

The 4C's for Creativity in the Classroom

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Soundtrap

Soundtrap is a personal music studio where you can record your creations with your device microphone. There is an extensive collection of beats, loops and instruments or you can also connect your own instrument to create a unique sound. You can make music with other people in real time and share your music with friends. Soundtrap is also a great tool to record your own podcast.

Lesson Plans

Educator Course

Soundtrap Student Course YouTube Playlist