Chicken Nuggets, Pop, and Video Projects: Engaging Students with Clement Townsend
Have you ever wondered if instructional videos could actually boost engagement in your math class? 🧐 In this episode (and post), we’re digging into exactly that—with a side of chicken nuggets and pop 🍗🥤 to keep things fun.
I’m joined by Clement Townsend, founder of Video Pro Learning, to talk all things student-created videos, blended learning, and why letting students get creative behind the camera can deepen understanding and build future-ready skills.
👉 Watch here: Watch the Conversation on YouTube
🎧 Listen here: In your Favorite Podcast App
Why Student-Created Videos Work
We often think of instructional videos as a teacher tool—but what if flipping the script and letting students create videos is where the real magic happens?
✔ Boosts engagement + collaboration
✔ Makes math feel relevant + connected to students’ lives
✔ Builds confidence + communication skills
As Clement says: “When students create to learn, they remember for life.”
Overcoming Tech Hesitations
Worried you’re not techy enough? Clement shares how easy it is to get started with tools like:
- Google Vids (directly connected to Google Classroom!)
- Canva
- Simple phone cameras + apps
Start small: Make your own 1-minute video explaining a concept, or have students do a quick explain-it video using stock footage. Turn a boring textbook problem into a chicken nugget lovers dream come true! Talk about engaging students!
Creative Ideas from Real Classrooms
Clement’s worked with over 800 students, and the stories are amazing—from kids filming videos about chicken nuggets and pop to unlocking and engaging students by rewriting word problems in ways that mattered to them. 🎥✨
The best part? These videos don’t just “look fun”—they:
- Reinforce real math understanding
- Build editing + presentation skills
- Help students connect math to the world around them
Why It Matters: Future-Ready Skills
We all want students to be prepared for the real world—and video projects deliver. Think:
- Communication 🗣️
- Collaboration 🤝
- Tech + media literacy 💻
Whether it’s Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2, giving students a chance to create rather than just consume builds confidence that lasts.
Get Started + Resources
Ready to try it? Clement recommends starting with Google Vids or Canva—and letting students get creative with even the simplest prompts.
👉 Visit videoprolearning.com for tips + free resources to kickstart your journey.
🧑🏫 Meet Clement Townsend
Clement is the founder of Video Pro Learning, a platform that helps teachers increase engagement through student-created video assignments. With a background as a sports journalist covering major events like the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Game, Clement brings real-world media savvy into classrooms as a digital media consultant.
He’s worked with over 800 students, helping them find their voice through video, and is the author of How to Become a Broadcasting Star (aff link).
🔗 Links + Resources from This Episode
Visit: Video Pro Learning
Connect with Clement:
💬 Ready to Try It?
Whether you’re fully in on blended learning and ready to let your students in on the fun, or just curious about educational video makers and their role in math class, this episode will give you the confidence to start small and try something new. Want support? Inside my KickAss Math Class Membership, I share even more ready-to-go tools and real-world project ideas to help you teach math in ways that matter.
And hey—if you loved this conversation, share it with a teacher friend, post it in your Facebook group, or tag me on social @moorethanjustx. I’d love to see how you bring student-created videos to life in your own classroom!
