>> Hello and welcome to Canvas FastTrack.
In this two-and-a-half-minute video, we will discuss, when,
why, and how creating and utilizing video
in announcements can be easy, timesaving, and beneficial
to any teacher and student new to Canvas.
Utilizing the media recording tool can be beneficial
to students in sharing upcoming expectations,
excitement for your announcements, serious need
to return forms for class,
or just fun updates to class activities.
This feature can-- is great for students of all ages.
For your youngest learners who are just learning to read,
this can be a great way to communicate with them.
For English language learners or even a foreign language class,
this can be an incredibly powerful active listening tool
if used right.
When making a video announcement,
you'll just record yourself, possibly a handful of times,
just to share that important information for students
and parents about those upcoming activities
or weekly expectations.
One of the coolest parts is
that the video announcement can be created from your Canvas app.
Just allow the app to access your mobile camera
and you can record right there on your phone.
Want to send a video announcement
of your students performing in class
or that great science fair exhibit the students have
put together?
Just record it on your phone and then update that announcement.
Make it quick and snappy.
In another video, we'll talk
about why adding video extensions like Khan Academy,
YouTube, Vimeo, et cetera, can be--
enhance learning for your students,
but quickly in this announcement section we want
to share the ease of quickly sending a video out for
that last minute refresher for a test
or even an opportunity to flip your class.
Share with students that lab safety information before you
build the volcano that day.
Another great tool sending out those current events.
Have them discuss in class news and media that are occurring.
Younger learners and accommodations are great
with announcements as well.
With your younger learners, you can create a spotlight student
of the week where they can make the video announcement
for all students to see.
You can record in August happy birthday greetings to all
of your students the week of their birth.
It's a great way to just send out that information.
Exceptional students or students
with special needs can also benefit greatly
with video announcements.
Seeing their teacher and being able to listen
to what the teacher is saying as many times
as possible is very helpful in their learning.
Thanks for listening.
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