Introduce Yourself

Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Subjects: English Language Development (ELD), Language Arts, Reading, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Studies/History

Students create a short 'about me' video introducing themselves to class. Start a free 30-day WeVideo trial to use this assignment with your students!

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Introduce Yourself
 

Assignment details

Overview Overview

In this activity, students pair text, video, and audio to create a short video introducing themselves to their classmates. Content might include their interests, hobbies, important people and places, favorite foods, and so on. 

Objectives Objectives

This activity is a great way to build community in your classroom as students build digital and media literacy skills, learn to express themselves creatively, and get to know each other! 

Tips & tricks Tips & tricks

  • Use this activity to build community by hosting a film fest and having students share their videos with their class. 

  • Have students make connections to each other's hobbies, interests, and other content shared. 

  • Students can complete this activity alongside the WeVideo Certified Student Level 1 course to quickly learn how to edit their first video and earn a badge!

ISTE standards ISTE standards

  • Empowered Learner 1.1.a

  • Digital Citizen 1.2.a

  • Creative Communicator 1.6.b