Video Creation
Starting your escape room lesson with a video or presentation is a great way to engage your students and set the scene for the activity. There are many free websites that you can use to create these introductions, such as Animoto, Powtoon and Canva.
Animoto is a simple video creation tool that allows you to combine photos, text, and music to create short, visually appealing videos. It offers a range of templates and transitions to choose from, and the free version allows you to create videos up to 30 seconds in length.
Created with Animoto:
Powtoon is a more advanced animation tool that allows you to create explainer-style videos with customizable characters and text. It offers a wide range of animation options and templates, and it can take a bit longer to create a video with Powtoon than with Animoto, but the results can be very professional.
Created with Powtoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhjZELEZTh0&w=560&h=315
Canva is a user-friendly platform that offers a wide range of templates and resources for creating videos. It’s a great option for creating introductions for your escape room lessons or for creating other types of visual content.
iMovie is a video editing software that is available for Mac and iOS devices. It allows you to import and edit video and audio clips, add transitions and effects, and create professional-looking movies. iMovie is easy to use and offers a wide range of amazing, movie trailer-style templates.
All four platforms offer the option to insert your own photos, videos, and text into existing templates, which makes it easy to create engaging introductions for your escape room lessons without having to worry about the animation and music.
PowerPoint/Google Presentations
Using a presentation can be a quick and easy way to create an introduction for your escape room lesson. Many teachers are already familiar with presentation software, such as PowerPoint or Google Slides, which can make it easier to get started.
One way to create a more engaging presentation is to use multimedia elements, such as images, sound effects, and video clips. For example, you could use a screenshot of Skype and add speech bubbles and sound effects to create the illusion of a Skype call from MI5. Alternatively, you could use fake text messages to create a similar effect.
Keep in mind that presentations can be less immersive than videos, and they may not be as visually appealing to students. However, they can be a useful option if you need to create an introduction quickly or if you are more comfortable with presentation software.
Digital Escape Rooms in Lessons 