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In Plain English
​Common Craft Style

Animoto

In Plain English Videos in the Common Craft Style are videos that explain complex concepts in simple ways. Students create props or presentations and then record them using a document camera and/or screencasting software. 
Price: Free or Paid Options
​Level: ES, AI, MS, HS
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4Cs: Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking
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Resource Links:
Common Craft
​Common Craft Video List
Making In Plain English Videos - Behind the Scenes
How To Resource
Middle School Social Studies Resource


Mentors: Shelly Pierson, Kelly Schirm

Animoto is a website that provides the tools to orchestrate images and music to create videos. It is easy to use. Animoto provides for up to 50 student accounts 

Price: Free for Educators
​Level: ES, AI, MS, HS
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4Cs: Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking
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Resource Links:
Animoto Main Site
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