ISTE Standards, meet WeVideo

Focus Areas

• Reflect and revise
• Use technology responsibly

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo helps students:

• Work independently and at their own pace
• Demonstrate understanding through multimedia
• Collaborate and receive peer feedback

Sample Standards

• ISTE 1a – Set personal learning goals
• ISTE 1d – Use technology effectively

Example Project

Reflective video: Document a personal or academic goal.

Focus Areas

• Responsible technology use
• Ethical behavior

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo helps students:

• Use media responsibly
• Understand copyright and attribution
• Practice respectful digital communication

Sample Standards

• ISTE 2a – Manage digital identity
• ISTE 2b – Engage in positive, safe behavior

Example Project

Media literacy video: Students analyze and create responsible digital content.

Focus Areas

• Research and evaluation
• Building knowledge

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports students in:

• Synthesizing information from multiple sources
• Presenting research findings
• Demonstrating understanding

Sample Standards

• ISTE 3a – Plan and employ research strategies
• ISTE 3c – Curate information from digital resources

Example Project

Research video project: Students research a topic and present findings through video.

Focus Areas

• Test and improve ideas
• Collaborate with peers

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo helps students:

• Collaborate in real-time on projects
• Engage in project-based learning 
• Use storytelling and media to communicate solutions

Sample Standards

• ISTE 4a – Generate unique ideas
• ISTE 4b – Use digital tools to showcase design process

Example Project

PSA video: Students work in groups to create and present a shared video on a community issue.

Focus Areas

• Gathering and analyzing data
• Developing step-by-step processes

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo helps students:

• Organize multimedia projects
• Analyze and communicate information
• Create process videos

Sample Standards

• ISTE 5b – Collect and analyze data
• ISTE 5d – Develop step-by-step procedures

Example Project

Explainer video: Break down complex concepts with visuals, narration, and more.

Focus Areas

• Creating original content
• Communicating ideas clearly

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo allows students to:

• Design and produce multimedia projects
• Combine visuals, audio, and text
• Share ideas creatively

Sample Standards

• ISTE 6a – Choose appropriate platforms and tools
• ISTE 6d – Publish or present content

Example Project

Multimedia storytelling project: Students create a video to communicate ideas to a specific audience.

Focus Areas

• Collaboration
• Communication across audiences

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo enables students to:

• Collaborate on shared video projects
• Communicate ideas to diverse audiences
• Work together using digital tools

Sample Standards

• ISTE 7b – Work collaboratively
• ISTE 7c – Contribute constructively to teams

Example Project

Collaborative video project: Students work in groups to create and present a shared video.

Focus Areas

• Professional learning
• Collaboration with colleagues

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports educators to:

• Create reflective educational videos
• Explore innovative teaching methods
• Use multimedia for professional development

Sample Standards

• ISTE 2.1.a – Set learning goals
• ISTE 2.1.c – Use research to support learning outcomes

Example Project

Reflective video: Document student engagement goals, challenges, and strategies.

Focus Areas

• Inclusive learning environments
• Student empowerment

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports educators to:

• Lead project-based learning activities
• Facilitate collaborative projects
• Amplify student choice

Sample Standards

• ISTE 2.2.c – Evaluate digital resources
• ISTE 2.2.d – Participate in professional learning networks

Example Project

School improvement idea video: Teachers help students foster digital storytelling.

Focus Areas

• Model safe online behavior
• Teach online ethics

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports educators to:

• Learn copyright-safe facilitation
• Cultivate media literacy skills
• Create media with responsible digital tools

Sample Standards

• ISTE 2.3.c – Protect intellectual rights and property
• ISTE 2.3.d – Protect student data and privacy

Example Project

Digital citizenship video: Research a concept and create a video presentation to share.

Focus Areas

• Student collaboration
• Sharing feedback

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports educators with:

• Real-time collaboration tools
• Secure, cloud-based access for flexible workflows
• Feedback tools for peer and teacher review

Sample Standards

• ISTE 2.4.a - Collaborate with colleagues to create dynamic experiences
• ISTE 2.4.d – Have students collaborate with digital tools

Example Project

Documentary video: Have learners work together to present an issue to class.

Focus Areas

• Personalized learning
• Data-driven instruction

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports educators in delivering:

• Choice-based assignments
• Flexible learning methods
• Multimedia that support differentiated instruction

Sample Standards

• ISTE 2.5.c - Incorporate UDL principles
• ISTE 2.5.d – Use data to remediate

Focus Areas

• Active learning
• Student empowerment

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports educators by:

• Helping students lead while teachers facilitate
• Letting students gather and evaluate media
• Facilitating group video projects

Sample Standards

• ISTE 2.6.a – Foster student ownership
  
• ISTE 2.6.c - Use digital tools for synthesis

Example Project

Student-made tutorial: Teach a skill or concept.

Focus Areas

• Data-informed decisions
• Tracking progress

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports educators with:

• Performance-based assessments
• Peer review
• Multi-modal assignments

Sample Standards

• ISTE 2.7.c - Use assessment data to guide learning
• ISTE 2.7.d – Communicate data to students for improvement

Example Project

Video portfolio: Create a progression portfolio showcasing multiple video entries on a topic or subject.