Vids projects live in Google Drive and can be easily added to Google Classroom assignments the same way you would attach a Google Doc or Slide deck. This makes it simple to integrate video creation into your existing classroom workflow without changing platforms or adding complicated steps.
Free and Paid Google Vids
There are two tiers to Google Vids. The free version is available to all Google Workspace for Education users and includes basic features such as text-to-video narration, simple scene editing, and template-based design. The paid tier, part of the Google AI Pro for Education add-on, includes more advanced tools like custom avatars, expanded media libraries, and enhanced audio control. While the premium features may add polish, the core of Vids is already powerful enough to support student storytelling and reflection through voice, visuals, and structure.
To use it in your class, create a Google Vids project by going to vids.google.com or vids.new. Once inside, students can start with a topic or script, and the tool will guide them through adding images, narration, and scene transitions. You can then assign the video project in Google Classroom by clicking “Create assignment” and attaching the Vids file directly from Google Drive. Use it for explainer videos, reflections, or portfolio submissions, but always ask, what thinking is happening behind this video? Are students creating something meaningful, or just clicking through a template? The tool is flexible, but it’s your pedagogy that determines whether it becomes a shortcut or a learning opportunity.
