Using Brush Ninja in Education
Brush Ninja is an online tool that can be used for a variety of purposes, including in the education sector. Its easy-to-use interface, accessibility, and animation features make it a great choice for educators and students alike. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the ways that Brush Ninja can be used in education.
Engage Students in Learning
Brush Ninja can be used to engage students in learning by creating interactive and engaging animations. Teachers can create animations that illustrate concepts and help students to better understand complex topics. For example, a teacher can use Brush Ninja to create a simple animation that shows the water cycle or the process of photosynthesis. This animation could then be shared with students for them to customize or edit.
Animations can help to bring subjects to life and make learning more enjoyable.
Improve Digital Skills
In today’s digital world, it’s important for students to have digital skills. Brush Ninja can help to improve students’ digital skills by providing a platform for them to create animations. Students can learn how to use various tools and features in Brush Ninja, as well as how to create their own animations from scratch. This can help to build their confidence and creativity, while also improving their technical skills.
Develop Creativity
Brush Ninja is a great tool for developing creativity in students. By allowing students to create their own animations, they can explore their creativity and come up with unique ideas. This can help to develop their critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Students can work individually or in groups, allowing for collaborative creativity.
Enhance Presentations
Brush Ninja can be used by both students and teachers to enhance presentations by creating animations that illustrate key points. This can help to keep students engaged and interested in the presentation. Teachers can use Brush Ninja to create animations that help to explain complex topics or concepts in a visually engaging way.
Example Lesson Plans
To help you get started I have put together a collection of 71 lesson plans to freely use with your students. You can see some examples below - with many more on the lesson plan section of the website.
Examples of Brush Ninja in Education
We are loving using brush ninja in the tech lab! I love getting to watch their creativity come out!
Tweeted by Molly Tierney3rd grade animators are blowing our minds in Media Arts with @BinaryMoon’s #BrushNinja Animations! 🤯 👏 🤩 🎞️
Tweeted by PS101Q5th graders began to experiment with #BrushNinja Animation today and wow…
Tweeted by PS101QStudents in Grade 3 are creating animations using #BrushNinja to create weather animations to go along with their science unit of meteorology!
Tweeted by PS101QGet ready for our #podcast #episode with Ben Gillbanks of @brushninjaapp! You’re going to love #BrushNinja for all different curriculum areas! 🎧 🎙️
Thrilled to share a sampling of the animations crafted by our super talented 4th grade artists under the guidance of our preservice teacher, Ms. Cheek! These were inspired by artist @chrisuphues and made using @brushninjaapp. They just make me SMILE 😀 Enjoy!! 💚💜🖤💛💖💞
