Everyone Has a Story: Using Video to Deepen Learning and Creativity

Everyone has a story to tell, and video creation gives students a powerful way to share their learning, creativity and unique perspectives. This Mobile Mega Share explores how digital storytelling with Canva and iMovie can turn traditional assignments into engaging, student-centered learning experiences across grade levels and content areas. Through classroom examples and practical demonstrations, discover how students can create documentaries, book trailers, public service announcements, historical narratives, science explanations and more, and learn when Canva's intuitive design features are the best fit and when iMovie's editing capabilities help stories come to life. Explore strategies for guiding students through planning, storyboarding, production and reflection, and see how video projects can serve as authentic assessments that build communication, critical thinking and collaboration. You will leave with a framework for choosing the right tool based on learning objectives, student needs and resources, along with templates, project ideas and workflow resources you can use right away to amplify student voice.