I decided to go with three different applications. First, I used a cellphone app called Video Maker. Furthermore, I used tools on both Youtube and Canva. I went with Video Maker because my computer does not come with a microphone. I tried using a headset with Canva, but unfortunately, I could not get it to work. Video Maker was great because I could upload images from my phone and my Google drive. After I uploaded the video, I used YouTubes creative studio to add background music to set the story's mood. After I uploaded the video to Youtube, I downloaded the video from Youtube and uploaded it to Canva. I thought Canva was awesome because I could add some animations. Furthermore, I could add a title and a goodbye message.   


I made a video about my experience in Laos. I feel like Laos is unknown and forgotten. I would like my students to be curious about the world around them. I would like people to know that even when you are experiencing something challenging, you will still miss the experience when it is gone. My story could also be used as an example of appearance versus reality. Although Laos looks like a lush biodiverse location, you would be lucky to see a bird, fish, or mammal within the borders. It's a fact that I saw more animals in the mega city of Bangkok than in the jungles of Laos. My video could also be used as a video story project example. You could ask students to make their own video about a trip or experience that they had.


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