{"id":11366,"date":"2019-08-15T15:49:09","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T13:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/?p=11366"},"modified":"2025-07-29T14:23:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:23:59","slug":"20-best-edu-video-features-templates-characters-for-every-classroom-lesson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/20-best-edu-video-features-templates-characters-for-every-classroom-lesson\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best EDU Video Features, Templates, & Characters for Every Classroom Lesson"},"content":{"rendered":"Read Time: <\/span> 8<\/span> minutes <\/span><\/span>\n

A Roundup of Powtoon’s Best EDU Video Stuff of 2019\u2026 So Far!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Let\u2019s get straight to it. Teachers have a job that\u2019s just plain difficult<\/strong>. Between the state requirements that change from year to year,  the \u2018standardized testing\u2019 that\u2019s breathing down their necks and the constant struggle to get students to pay attention \u2014 teaching can get downright frustrating. But even when teachers do succeed to push through all this mud… and pour their heart and soul into their work\u2026 they often don\u2019t get appreciated for it!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear teachers, we hear you, loud and clear. And we truly honor, respect, and LOVE you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right, our CEO loves you, our designers love you and the programmers coding away at Powtoon LOVE YOU, because teachers are HEROES<\/strong>. It is YOU that shape all the young, vulnerable minds into the creative, productive (and even happy) people of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n

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That’s why we did a little research into what TEACHERS WANT MOST<\/strong>. According to recent surveys, from school teachers spanning all ages, all levels of experience, and who teach all grades (Pre-K up through university), we found that funding, classroom management, and the changing role of technology in the classroom<\/strong> are your biggest hurdles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So that\u2019s what we tackled. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are so proud and excited<\/strong> to present this list (packed with images and examples) of the best EDU video features, characters, templates, and lesson ideas that will not only make you look like the rockstar teacher of the year<\/strong>, but will also keep your students edu-tained<\/em> and excited about learning (without breaking the bank). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So sit back, enjoy this super valuable list of the 20 best EDU video features, and bite into that delicious red apple on your desk \u2014 you deserve it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(And when you’re ready to get your feet wet with awesomeness, check out our super-subsidized, low-cost EDU PLANS.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Moving, Flying, Bubbling Science & Communication Icons <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More choices mean more creativity, and we are so excited to present a new set of icons that reflect the latest in design trends: extraordinarily bright colors, gradients, and bizarrely beautiful elements!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find them?<\/strong> All Looks \u27a4 Specials \u27a4 Social 
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2. New Templates to Build Student Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is there anything more valuable than time? The answer is, NO WAY! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save time, energy, and the annoyance of having to build a lesson plan from scratch by using templates! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Templates work great as student assignments<\/a> because they give students a starting point to work from! Here are some newbies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student resume template <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As an educator, it’s important to acknowledge your students’ accomplishments. But true self esteem is attained when students can recognize their own<\/em> positive attributes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This student resume template compels students to identify those attributes and show them off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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