May is a month of milestones, celebrations, and forward‑looking plans. As schools close another academic year, learning teams gear up for summer initiatives, and organizations continue investing in employee development, one truth stands out: video is reshaping how we teach, train, communicate, and connect. This month’s newsletter celebrates that momentum with the latest updates from the ScreenPal community.
You’ll preview the upcoming ScreenPal Learning Innovation Summit 2026, discover practical video‑creation strategies from instructional‑design expert Dani Watkins, and revisit highlights from ATD26 in Los Angeles. We also share fresh insights into short‑form video for learning, spotlight our partnership with the Modern Classrooms Project, and showcase new opportunities to learn from educators, trainers, and learning leaders shaping the future of video‑powered education.
Whether you’re concluding a school year, planning a new training program, or simply seeking fresh engagement ideas, we hope this edition inspires you to create, connect, and communicate with confidence.
Happy reading, ScreenPals!
✨ This newsletter includes:
📅 Save the date: ScreenPal Learning Innovation Summit 2026
🧑🏫 On‑demand session: From storyboard to screen – a real‑world ID workflow
⚽ ScreenPal’s success at ATD26
📱 Short‑form video in action: Bite‑sized learning that works
🏫 Modern Classrooms Project 2026 Leadership Collaborative Summit
💻 Featured blog post: Dani Watkins shares a real‑world video workflow using Canva + ScreenPal
📅 Save the date: ScreenPal Learning Innovation Summit 2026
Join educators, enterprise leaders, and learning innovators worldwide at the ScreenPal Learning Innovation Summit 2026. From July 28‑30, the virtual event offers three dedicated tracks that address the distinct needs of today’s learning communities:
- K–12 education
- Higher education
- Learning & Development / Enterprise education
Whether you aim to boost student engagement, improve training outcomes, or foster knowledge sharing, the Summer Summit delivers actionable strategies and fresh perspectives on the power of video in learning.
In our next edition, we’ll reveal the distinguished speakers shaping the future of teaching, training, and communication. Expect inspiring sessions, practical ideas, and meaningful dialogue about how video transforms learning, connection, and growth.
Stay tuned for registration details and the full agenda – we can’t wait to see you there!
🧑🏫 On‑demand session: From storyboard to screen – a real‑world ID workflow
Looking to streamline your video‑creation process from concept to delivery? Watch the on‑demand session featuring Dani Watkins, CLEO of Zenith Performance Solutions, as she walks through a complete instructional‑design workflow powered by ScreenPal and Canva.
Unlike a standard demo, this session shows a real client project, illustrating how Dani leverages ScreenPal throughout the entire development cycle:
- Plan and organize content with ScreenPal’s storyboard tool
- Record high‑quality screen capture and narration
- Enhance videos with branded visuals in Canva
- Export polished assets to Rise, Storyline, and slide decks for ILT and vILT
Whether you’re an instructional designer, eLearning developer, L&D leader, or part of a lean team, the session delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.
✨ Watch the on‑demand session and uncover a workflow that turns ideas into professional, engaging learning experiences.
⚽ ScreenPal’s success at ATD26!
Last week, our team—Sarah, Ben, and Matt—visited ATD26 in Los Angeles and met a vibrant community of ScreenPals. From engaging conversations to a dynamic stage session and nonstop booth energy, the conference was unforgettable.
🏟️ Thank you for stopping by Booth #2239. Whether you explored new video‑learning strategies, discussed training priorities, or collected swag, we loved connecting with you.
🎁 Congratulations to our giveaway winners. Our iridescent tote bags were a fan favorite, and two lucky attendees took home the FIFA Trophy LEGO kit raffle prizes.
🧑🏫 Packed learning moments with the Screen Queens. Kassy LaBorie and Sarah Eiler delivered practical, engaging strategies during their session “Screen Queens, Leveled Up: Turning ScreenPal Confidence into Real Learning Impact.”
Couldn’t attend ATD? No #FOMO here—share the slide deck from their session in this newsletter so you can still explore the tips and ideas attendees took back to their teams.
Whether we met in person or online, thank you for being part of the ScreenPal community. We’re excited to help teams communicate faster, train smarter, and create more impactful learning with video.
Keep an eye out for our next in‑person event in upcoming ScreenPal Scoop newsletters!
📱 Short‑form video in action: Bite‑sized learning that works
What makes short‑form video so effective for learning and engagement? In a recent webinar, educator and creator Lindy Hockenbary explored how concise, intentional videos help educators and trainers build stronger human connections. From fostering belonging to capturing attention in a scroll, Lindy shared actionable strategies for making short‑form video meaningful and manageable.
The companion blog post distills key takeaways:
- Why short‑form video boosts engagement and connection
- Simple ideas for creating scroll‑stopping educational content
- Tips for analyzing successful short‑form videos
- Easy ways to level up your filming and editing workflow with ScreenPal
Whether you’re creating content for students, employees, or customers, this post offers approachable ideas to start small and produce videos that make a big impact.
✨ Read the full blog post: Short‑Form Video in Action: Bite‑Sized Learning That Works
🏫 Modern Classrooms Project 2026 Leadership Collaborative Summit
We are proud partners of the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP), an organization dedicated to helping educators create student‑centered classrooms through blended, self‑paced, mastery‑based learning. MCP empowers teachers and school leaders to meet every learner’s needs while building sustainable, engaging experiences.
On June 23, MCP hosted the Leadership Collaborative Summit—a one‑day virtual event for school and district leaders looking to deepen their understanding of modern instructional practices and personalized learning systems. The summit focuses on building the structures, culture, and support systems that enable differentiation to thrive across schools and districts.
As part of our partnership, ScreenPal supplies accessible video‑creation tools that align with MCP’s mission of increasing engagement and learner ownership. MCP also highlights ScreenPal as a recommended platform in its educator resources.
✨ Learn more about the Leadership Collaborative Summit: Explore the Summit
💻 Featured blog post: Dani Watkins shares a real‑world video workflow using Canva + ScreenPal
What does an instructional‑design video workflow look like under tight deadlines, multiple stakeholders, and a need for polished results? In her latest blog post, Dani Watkins of Zenith Performance Solutions walks through her proven process for creating learning videos with Canva and ScreenPal, from storyboard planning to final delivery.
The post breaks the workflow into four practical phases:
- Planning and storyboarding
- Recording in ScreenPal
- Designing branded visuals in Canva
- Delivering finished content into Rise, Storyline, or live training sessions
Dani explains why ScreenPal remains her go‑to tool for screen recording and production, emphasizing the efficiency of moving from capture to polished output without juggling disconnected platforms.
For eLearning, vILT, onboarding, or training content creators, this behind‑the‑scenes look shows how seasoned instructional designers build professional assets within real‑world constraints.
👉 Read the full blog post: Real‑world ID workflow from storyboard to finished video using Canva + ScreenPal
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