Clips for Beginners

Clips is an easy to use video creation app that gives teachers and pupils new ways to tell stories, express ideas and share learning.

Clips is more than just a tool to increase enjoyment in learning, teachers in English, Maths, Media, Art, Science & Geography have also demonstrated how they have used Clips to make learning more accessible and meaningful. Clips really brings out those all important 21st century skills as learners go from capturing an image and researching a topic to thinking critically about how they might structure their Clip and what effects they might have to use to communicate effectively to their audience. Clips allows for collaboration, team work and creativity.

In this session, we will introduce you to Clips and show you how to:

  1. Navigate around the main screen.
  2. Add media e.g. images, photos and videos.
  3. Record media
  4. Add effects like filters, Text, Stickers & Emojis.
  5. Make your creations more accessible with Live Titles (Efffects)
  6. Add Posters
  7. Add Music
  8. Save & Share your cool Clips creation!


Your Trainer


Chris Gerrard
Chris Gerrard

Originally an additional support needs secondary school teacher, Chris is now a digital learning consultant for XMA. He has previously taught in schools in both Scotland and China, both in the state and independent sectors. Chris is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Master Trainer and Microsoft Certified Educator. He was previously an MIE Fellow for Scotland and was awarded MIE Expert of the Year for Scotland 2019-20.


Chris works with XMA and partners extensively on developing new resources, materials and tools for Professional Learning. Chris champions the use of technology to support inclusion and accessibility through a variety of digital tools available on iPads. He is also hugely passionate about empowering and amplifying student and educator voice. Chris is currently an 'Accessibility and Inclusive Design' Advisory Board Member for Flipgrid as well as a Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador and Grid Guide. He is also a Wakelet Ambassador and Community Leader.


When he's not working with teachers and leaders, Chris can be found on his cycle or playing board games with his three young daughters. He is also a Cubs Scout Leader in Glasgow as well as a black tag at Tae Kwon Do. 


Course Curriculum


  Clips for Beginners
Available in days
days after you enroll

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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