 The video tool in CSOS Creative Canvas is a quick and easy way for both teachers and students to document, teach, and showcase creativity. Let's see how teachers and students are using the video tool. Teachers use the video tool to document special classroom moments and share with families. If students are sharing a book report or giving class presentations, teachers can tap the green add button and select the video tool to record these in-class occasions. Teachers then add the video to the class journal so both students and families can celebrate these accomplishments. Other ways teachers use the video tool is to give student instructions, teach a mini lesson, or record a read-aloud. Students love to see their teacher's face and hear their teacher's voice while learning on their own. This is a great way to reinforce whole class content. Students can watch these videos in a center, independently, or even with their family at home. With the video tool, teachers aren't the only ones who can teach and showcase their creativity. Let's see how students can take their learning into their own hands with the video tool. The video tool offers creative ways for students to show what they know. In social studies, have students create a newscast discussing a historical or current event they've learned about. Begin by having students write out the script for their newscast. Then have students partner up and use the video tool in seesaw to film each other sharing their knowledge in this fun and creative way. We know students learn best when they are engaged in hands-on learning experiences. Continue to have students problem solve with manipulatives, build or construct with makerspace materials, or act out their learning and capture it using the video tool. Students are able to record their thinking using their hands-on learning materials to demonstrate their understanding. This provides evidence that you can use to assess students' progress and plan for future instruction. Many teachers often ask, what are some tips for recording in a noisy classroom? Here are some teacher-tested tips just for you. Tip 1. Have a designated recording spot in your classroom. Tip 2. Spread students out around the classroom. Tip 3. Create a recording schedule so students are recording at alternating times. Tip 4. Embrace the buzz. When students are narrating their thinking, they are deepening their understanding of the content. The video tool allows both teachers and students to creatively document thinking, learning and special moments. Your challenge this week is to use the video tool to capture learning that is happening in the classroom. Share the creativity you capture on Twitter using the hashtag CSAWMEA MINUTE.