Ep. 214 | Keep Creativity SIMPLE: WeVideo With Ryan Kochevar

The EdTech Bites Podcast

Today’s episode is sponsored by WeVideo, a cloud-based interactive video platform used by millions of educators and students. With WeVideo, educators have everything they need to create dynamic learning opportunities in the classroom. Easily assign pre-made video projects in just a few clicks, and collaborate with learners in real-time. Embed interactive elements like multiple choice questions, free responses, and discussion prompts into new or existing video content, and watch engagement soar. Meet students where they are, in a medium they love, and develop crucial 21st-century skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. WeVideo makes it easy to create videos, podcasts, GIFs, and more — no matter who you are.

Try WeVideo today and maximize engagement, retention, and performance in the classroom. Visit www.wevideo.com/education to learn more.

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Kochevar from WeVideo. He’s the Director of Customer Success and drops some absolute knowledge about what WeVideo can do for teachers and students in the classroom. We discuss the creativity that video and podcast production can bring to the classroom and how WeVideo for Education can make that happen with little effort. Give this episode a listen and start planning your video before the school year begins! Buen provecho!

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About Ryan Kochevar

Ryan is WeVideo's Director of Customer Success with over a decade of experience in K-12 education. A former teacher, out of school time programs manager and STEAM curriculum director, Ryan now works with WeVideo customers in creating instructional resources, designing and leading teacher professional development workshops, and provides all kinds of ideas on how to integrate multimedia creation opportunities in the K-12 classroom. Ryan holds a Master's degree in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning with an emphasis in educational technologies from Sonoma State University.

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• WeVideo Website: http://www.instagram.com/TeachingMindBodyandSoul
• WeVideo For Education Website: https://wevideo.com/education
• WeVideo Educators Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299814460751127
• Ryan On Twitter: https://x.com/RKfromWeVideo
• Ryan On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kochevar-05586819a/

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