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We're excited to share a new FREE course at the Explainer Academy that's built on real-world classroom experience. It's a Teacher's Guide to Creating Common Craft Style Videos in the Classroom.

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The course includes:

• Tools, processes, and tips for every phase of the project
• Script, storyboard, and planning templates created by teachers
• Behind-the-scenes images and videos of teachers and students making videos
• Multiple instructional videos
• A free pack of over 100 Common Craft Cut-outs

Background:

Over the years, we've been thrilled to see so many teachers and students create Common Craft Style videos in the classroom. You can find hundreds of examples on YouTube. 

A number of teachers took the time to document and share their process and experience online. Recently, we reached out to them with a request to share their know-how for this course. They were happy to help and those generous teachers are listed below:

• Kim Barker at allstarELA.com
• Mr. Fogle on YouTube from Seneca Valley School District
• Dr. Eric Langhorst at Speaking of History
• Paul Bogush at his blog
• Ryan Canton on YouTube

If you're looking for a fun, engaging project that teaches media, communication and teamwork skills, our free course will get you started on the right foot. 

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I am hosting a free, 30-minute webinar that will teach you the basics of creating DIY explainer videos.

When is it?

Wednesday, November 28th at 11:00am Pacific -- Register for Free

Why attend?

• Discover how simple animated videos can help your message get the attention it deserves
• Learn the basics steps for creating DIY animated videos
• See how Common Craft creates scripts for explainer videos
• Learn how to use storyboards to develop visual ideas
• Get tips for performing voice-overs
• New: discover four options for animating videos
• New: Learn about new courses
• Participate in a Q&A with Lee LeFever

You'll also receive:

• Exclusive discounts on Explainer Academy Courses for attendees
• A free pack of 100 Common Craft Cut-outs (PNG)

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Know someone who may be interested? Please forward this email. Or, use the link below on Twitter or Facebook.

https://www.crowdcast.io/e/cc-diy

See you there!

Our new video explains Digital Footprints.

This is the 99th video to appear in our library and was suggested by Common Craft members. Watch it here. 

What it Teaches:

Like footprints left on a trail in the woods, our digital footprints leave evidence of what we do on apps and websites. This video explains the concept of digital footprints, why they matter and how to reduce the risk of digital footprints in the future. It teaches:

• What it means to have digital footprints
• Why digital footprints are tracked and saved by organizations
• What actions leave digital footprints
• How your digital footprints could be used in the future
• How to reduce the risks of digital footprints

Watch the Video

Recent Common Craft Videos:

• Fair Use
• Flipped Classroom
• Citations and Citing Your Work
• Online Basics Series (3 Videos)
• Research Papers

For generations, students learned concepts in the classroom and then practiced at home. Today, an idea called the flipped classroom is changing this process and helping teachers make better use of class time. This video explains the flipped classroom.

What it Teaches:

This video explains the flipped classroom and why it is being adopted by teachers. It illustrates problems many teachers experience in the traditional format and how the flipped classroom can help solve them by considering the most effective use of both class time and homework. It teaches:

• Why learning and practicing are essential parts of the education process
• How the flipped classroom is changing how we think about learning and practice
• How the flipped classroom impacts teachers and students
• What many teachers will need to flip their classrooms
• Why the flipped classroom may not be best for every student and situation

Watch the Video

We just published a new video that's for all the instructors out there. It explains Instructional Objectives in about 3 minutes:

Highlights from the video:

About This Video:

This video tells the story of an instructor named Mariam. She learns to use instructional objectives to plan her lessons so that her students can demonstrate what they learn in a measurable way. It teaches:

• Why instructors need measurable results
• Why instructional objectives are important
• How instructional objectives inform lesson planning
• The 3 main parts of instructional objectives

Watch it now.

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• Blended Learning
• Online Advertising
• Affiliate Marketing

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• ExplainerGIFs: What They Are and Why They Matter
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Unrelated Bonus Link:  Lee wrote a popular article about the experience of living in Seattle this time of year. It's called Ready for Rain - Why Seattleites Crave The End of Summer.  

One of the things that makes us happy is knowing that teachers and students have been inspired by our work.  A couple of years ago we started to notice videos appearing on YouTube that students produced in class and called "Common Craft Style" videos. There are now over 2000 on YouTube.

Yesterday I was browsing the videos and saw this one, which totally made our day:

Reading in email? Watch the video here.

This is one reason we started offering our Cut-outs and teamed up with GoAnimate - to make it easier to make Common Craft Style videos.