Over the last decade, online learning has shown remarkable growth as the internet, and electronic devices have become more accessible. As more and more educational platforms compete in the market, online instructors’ career opportunities are also increasing exponentially. If you are already an online instructor or want to join the stream and create awesome educational content, you can not miss out on one skill – creating interactive video content. When it comes to video editing, there are many options to choose from. Professional video editing tools can be a bit overwhelming and confusing for beginners. In this case, it is best to start with an easy-to-use basic editor that allows you to trim, cut, split, combine and crop in just a few clicks. Here is a list of video editing tools for teachers to save your day. 

Camtasia

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

If you are looking for an all-in-one editor that can record and edit simultaneously, Camtasia is one of the best video editing tools available for teachers. It also operates both in Windows and macOS, and the easy-to-use interface makes it popular among the teachers. You can also add background music and create awesome intro videos from ready-to-use templates, giving your content a professional look in no time. With the help of learning tutorials available on Camtasia’s official website and YouTube, you can master this tool quickly.

Wondershare Filmora

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

This lightweight yet powerful editing software is great for low-end PCs and laptops. It is simple to use and includes all the necessary tools to help you create and edit great-quality videos for designing excellent educational content. Having 400+ different transition effects, built-in music, and sound effect will allow you to save a lot of time and effort.

Windows 10 Video Editor

Compatibility: Windows

If you are using the latest Windows OS, a video editor comes along as a built-in feature. So you do not need to worry about downloading and installing the software. This tool will allow you to create and edit videos with music, text, motion, and 3D effects. As a great introductory editor, it gets the job done if you need transitions, keyframes, multiple tracks, green screen, etc.

Shotcut

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux

Shotcut is a free, open-source, cross-platform video editor that works exceptionally well. The software offers many features like volume control, webcam capture, audio capture, video filters, reverse clip effects, and more. The software’s video and audio filters are the most exciting features. You can easily combine and layer multiple filters to get the result you want.

iMovie

Compatibility: Mac

iMovie is one of the best video editing tools available for beginners, free for Mac users. This tool supports editing HD & 4K videos. Also comes with themes & a templates library to customize and use efficiently. This tool provides basic video editing features like crop & rotate video clips, effects & transitions. You can also import image & music, audio editing, which you can master in no time. You can also work on multiple projects concurrently to save time.

Screencast-O-Matic

Compatibility: Windows, Chromebook, Mac, and most web browsers

One of the best recording and video editing tools for teachers that comes with many features. This software not only works as a video editor, but you can also record the screen and webcam simultaneously, which is a great feature to make and edit educational content. This intuitive and affordable tool can be used both online and offline. To make your video more engaging, you can add text, images, import music, use auto-captions, create fun animations and fluid transitions. 

Clipchamp

Compatibility: Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Clipchamp is an online video editor, trendy among creators who wants to tell stories through video and create high-quality educational content. Along with educational videos, you can also create professional and creative projects with this tool. All your recordings and files will be stored on the web, so you do not have to worry about running out of space on your device. From simple trimming and cropping of video clips, you can do special effects like Green Screen, balance colors, and add backgrounds with Clipchamp.

Doodly

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and most web browsers

If you want to create interactive content with whiteboard animation, Doodly can help. This online software is an excellent tool for amateurs to start making animated content. The interface is straightforward to understand and simple to use. It also comes with training and support for the users and works both online & offline. Doodly software has thousands of images and doodles in its library, which you can choose and drop on the canvas to use.

Have you decided yet which editing you will be using to create your following video content? If yes, congratulations, and we want to invite you to join International Online University (IOU) as an online instructor to share your knowledge with the world. Please visit the become an instructor page to join the community and start working on your online course today.