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Stop Motion Projects in Adobe Express: Unleashing Creative Problem Solvers

Our resource this month is the possibility of students bringing their ideas to life with stop motion projects in Adobe Express! This hands-on activity challenges them to plan, design, and troubleshoot each step of the animation process—just like true Creative Problem Solvers.

Stop motion is a filmmaking technique where students take a series of photos of objects or drawings, moving them slightly each time. When these images are played in sequence, it creates the illusion of movement. In Adobe Express, students can easily upload their photos, arrange them in order, add text or audio, and produce a polished stop motion animation—all within a user-friendly platform that encourages experimentation and creativity!

Check out these student examples and teaching materials to adapt for your own stop motion project here:

As students innovate and adapt to bring stories to life frame by frame, students flex their critical thinking, resourcefulness, and creativity, supporting our Portrait of a Graduate vision.

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Introducing Canva Code 2.0—the game-changing feature that turns simple text prompts into fully customized, interactive learning widgets in seconds! No coding experience is required.

In this video you'll see how Canva Code empowers you to:

🤖 Bypass Coding Barriers: Create unique, custom tools for your classroom using only natural language.
🧠 Spark Curiosity: Build engaging tools like self-checking quizzes, randomizers, and personalized learning simulators.
📊 Capture Custom Data: Instantly link student interactions and responses to a Canva Sheet for unique, insightful assessment. Stop settling for generic tools! Tune in to see how you can empower your students—and yourself—to become true Curious Thinkers and creators.

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MyVideoSpot logoMyVideoSpot is a video platform that serves as a secure alternative to external video sites like YouTube.

Here are some basics for getting started with this new tool:

Logging In

  1. Navigate to https://live.myvideospot.com
  2. Enter your Jordan District email address in the Username/Email field. 
  3. Select Login with Google and select your Jordan District account.
  4. The first time you login you may need to allow MyVideoSpot to access your Google account

Uploading Content

You can videos directly from a YouTube Link, OneDrive, Google Drive or Embedded Content. 

  1. Click the Upload button in the left-hand menu.
  2. Directly below the upload window are four buttons, select the option that suits your needs:

You can also upload videos, images, and documents directly from your computer in just a few clicks. 

  1. Click the Upload button in the left-hand menu. 
  2. In the upload window, either click the box to open your file browser or drag and drop files directly into the box.

Sharing Content

Videos in your MyVideoSpot gallery can be shared through a public link, QR code, embedding the videos, and in Canvas Assignments.

Public Links

  1. Click the Share icon from Gallery View or the player page.
  2. Use the External Link URL, as these videos can be viewed by anyone with the link, no login required.

QR Codes

  1. Click on the thumbnail or title for your content.
  2. Click the Generate QR Code button in the top-right corner.
  3. Save the QR image and use it anywhere — handouts, slides, posters, etc. 
  4. Scanning the code takes users directly to the external viewing page — just like clicking the public link.

Embedding Videos

  1. Click the Share icon.
  2. Copy the Embed Code (found just below the size and loop options).
  3. Paste the code wherever HTML embeds are supported.

Adding Media to an Assignment in Canvas

Add your MyVideoSpot media to an assignment by following the steps below:

  1. Navigate to the Assignments page from your course’s side menu and click the + Assignment button.
  2. In the editor, click on the Apps icon which looks like a plug.

  1. Click on View All and select MyVideoSpot.
  2.  A popup containing your media, your favorites, and team media will open. When you find the item you’d like to use, click on Select Item.
  3. You can now see the item you selected within the body of your assignment. From this point, you’re all set and can finish setting up your assignment.

MyVideoSpot Videos can also be added to Canvas Pages, External URL or as an External Tool.

** Important Reminder - Any YouTube videos loaded to MyVideoSpot that are uncategorized by YouTube will still be blocked by our district's internet filter and will require a submission through LearnPlatform to be unblocked.

MyVideoSpot Quick Start Guide