Teachers Are Turning Their Slides Into Videos — Here’s Why
Because good teaching isn’t about more time — it’s about better tools.
Between grading, lesson planning, parent emails, and keeping students engaged, teachers already wear a dozen hats. So when it comes to presenting material, many educators still rely on tried-and-true slide decks.
But a new trend is emerging: turning those slides into narrated videos — and using them in flipped classrooms, remote learning, and even professional development.
Here’s why this shift is catching on — and how any teacher can do it in minutes.
1. It’s ideal for async and flipped classrooms
Whether you’re running a flipped classroom or just need students to review lessons at their own pace, video is a game changer. According to research published in TechTrends, using pre-recorded lecture videos in flipped classrooms significantly improves student engagement and academic performance1.
A narrated slide video lets students revisit key concepts on their own time, helping with retention and accessibility — without requiring the teacher to re-teach the material live.
2. Video boosts learning outcomes
A report by the Journal of Educational Psychology found that students who learn from multimedia explanations (combining visuals with narration) outperform those who receive only text-based instruction2.
By turning slide decks into narrated videos, teachers are embracing this best practice — without needing to record their own voice or edit videos manually.
3. It saves time (and sanity)
Once a lesson is created, it can be used again and again. Teachers can reuse narrated slide videos across semesters, share them with absent students, or even send them to parents who want to stay in the loop.
With tools like Vidsembly, the process is simple:
Upload a PPT or PDF file
Choose an AI voice for narration
Generate a video in minutes — no mic, no editing required
You can even rearrange or delete slides as needed, all through a conversational interface.
4. It’s accessible for all learning styles
Not every student learns the same way. Some need visual reinforcement, others benefit from hearing concepts explained. A narrated slide video delivers on both fronts — improving equity and inclusion in the classroom.
Plus, with video captions (which can be auto-generated), it becomes easier to support ESL learners and students with hearing impairments.
5. It works beyond the classroom
Teachers are also using slide-to-video tools to:
Create quick training videos for other faculty
Record lesson walkthroughs for substitute teachers
Send updates or overviews to parents
Build digital portfolios of their instructional work
Final Thoughts
You’re already building great content in your slide decks. Turning them into video takes just minutes — and gives your lessons a longer life, broader reach, and bigger impact.
Whether you’re a K-12 teacher, an adjunct professor, or a homeschool parent, tools like Vidsembly help you teach smarter, not harder.