Clipchamp

Principal function(s): Slide presentingVirtual Exchange

Clipchamp is a video-editing software that can be used in browser and app versions, while also being an in-built app on Windows 11. The free version includes basic edition tools for creating videos, trimming, splitting, compressing and finally downloading them. Users can include transitions and animated texts, as well as screen or webcam recordings. Moreover, it proves a text-to-speech converter. Clipchamp was developed by Clipchamp Pty Ltd and later acquired by Microsoft. While some features can be accessed without an account, its use essentially requires one. Evaluation: Clipchamp can be of great use for teachers and the creation of educational materials. The free version allows users to create professional-looking videos up to 1080p resolution, albeit with watermarks. Overall, the free version's features should be adequate for classroom use. Clipchamp can boost creativity by providing students with a medium to express themselves and their interests through videos and presentations. For example, an assignment could be creating a video on a school topic, thus requiring them to do some research, and then present the results as a Clipchamp video. Watching and listening to their own videos could help students improve their speaking and pronunciation skills. Clipchamp is user-friendly and time-saving, as it offers an intuitive interface and editing tools. While it may initially require some time to get familarised with it, only basic IT skills are required.

Cost: Free

Website: https://clipchamp.com/en/

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