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Animoto for the Classroom
By Beena Raichura
What is Animoto
1. It is a web based tool to create videos without a camera.
2. Teachers can combine photos, videos and music to create videos.
3. Animoto is free to create short 30 second videos.
4. Or it can be upgraded for a fee to get more features.
Animoto in the classroom
Can be used1. To create videos of field trips, class projects, science
experiments, vocabulary flash cards,
2. To create videos about math concepts, biography timelines & all about me
3. To create news clips, interviews, story boarding, weather reports.
4. To capture classroom events like parties, sports, contests, author’s tea, end of the year and share with parents.
Benefits of Animoto
1. Fun and engaging for students
2. Animoto is intuitive and easy to use
3. Supports learning for all types of students ESOL, special education and general education students.
4. It is free
5. It is quick and easy to redo videos
6. Easy to upload and share videos
Drawbacks of Animoto
1. Free version only allows 30 seconds videos
2. Can add limited text to the video
3. Can only select one song
4. Can’t preview the song before selecting and creating the video
5. Need to create a user account
6. May be difficult to use with students below 13.
Create an Account
Create a free Animoto account to start creating classroom videos.
Then……
1. Upload your pictures
2. Add text3. Add music (select
from Animoto files or use your own)
4. Create a video5. Embed it, email it or
share the link.