Learning in the Lou

 IMAGE  In this post we will describe how to create a Crash Course style video using WeVideo. We will show you how to: create a storyboard setting up your surroundings controlling for sound adding different types of graphics to your video adding text layering in sound adding stock media publishing What is a Crash Course video? These videos are designed to be quick, informative breakdowns of various subjects, offering concise and easy-to-understand explanations of complex topics. The aim is to educate viewers on a broad range of subjects from science to humanities and beyond. Example Watch this video. What do you see and what do you notice? Now, watch it again with these things in mind - What is the speaker doing throughout out the film? How does her voice sound? How did they use audio, music and sound effects, to help tell the story? How was B Roll used? What about text and popup images? Storyboard+Setting Up+Editing This is the trifecta for a successful Crash Course video. Storyboard

I had a question about using AI to create images. There are a few options, but Canva is a district tool that has a number of AI features built in. In this video you will learn how to create AI generated images in Canva.

I have been working with AI for some time now and have a few new ideas to share. My current AI tools I use are: ChatGPT Gemini Claude Copilot Some of you will ask why tools like magic school AI are not on the list. What I recommend is getting to know how AI works before moving into the other resources. If you want a longer explanation, let me know. Prompts I Start With How I explain AI to students, staff and family: Think of AI as a new friend, you need to tell them a little about yourself so they get to know and understand you. To do that, you need to build a good introduction and save it somewhere. When using AI, cut/paste this intro to help speed up your prompting. Examples : I am a 2nd grade teacher with 24 years of experience. I teach in St Louis, MO and have 24 students in my classroom. My strengths are using technology and connecting learning to the outside world. I love reading great stories to my students that have deeper meanings. I have a macbook air and an ipad. My students