This week on Ctrl + Alt + Create, Matt dives into the surprisingly powerful (and often hilarious) world of student-made videos.

Learn how to turn your class from passive watchers into active creators using simple tools like Flip, Google Vids, and the underrated Camera App — no fancy gear, no drama, no “why are there 17 tabs open?” moments.

• The big 3 video tools every teacher needs

• Escaping the “YouTube rabbit hole” consumption trap

• Easy video tasks your students will actually enjoy

• Why 404-error moments (“Uh… can I start again?”) are signs of real learning

• How short videos boost thinking, storytelling, and confidence

Teach Me Something in 20 Seconds.
One quick video. Any topic. Maximum chaos, maximum learning.

Plus, Matt tries (and fails) to learn how to whistle with a leaf.

Grab your free templates for:

• The News Anchor

• The Math Tutorial
  (They're sitting in the notes like well-behaved students on assembly carpet right here)

  
  

  You can email me at: ctrlaltcreatepod@gmail.com

The Tool: Google Slides / PowerPoint

The Consumption Trap: Students reading bullet points off a slide while the class falls asleep.

Monday Morning Challenge:

• 1. Stop Motion Animation: Students duplicate slides to move a shape slightly each time to explain a science concept.

  2. Choose Your Own Adventure: Using internal linking to build interactive stories or history quizzes for classmates.

App Prototyping: Designing a mock "app interface" using shapes and links.Reach out to us at CTRL + ALT + Create on ctrlaltcreatepod@gmail.com

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I will aim to release episodes on a Friday, but have dropped this one early as it is the pilot!

Remember don't just click, create!