Post on 30-Jul-2015
- Purposes of using video in classroom
- Strategy of using video in classroom
- Preparing handouts for showing video
Benefits to using videos
Provide a common experience for all students
Generate interest and stimulate imagination
Offer a different perspective on or another approach to
a topic
Connect students with faraway place
Demonstrate abstract ideas
Stimulate the development of critical thinking skills
Promote critical viewing skills and media awareness
Using Video Effectively
is the key to using video effectively
“Maximize learning opportunities by encouraging students to
become active viewers”
It all depends on
How to Choose Videos:
Check various sources (public/college, professional
association, government agencies)
Check credibility and validity of some of the YouTube
Videos
Before Viewing:
- Preview the video for appropriate content
- Review related print and Web material, the teacher’s guide
- Prepare classroom environment and video equipment
- Stimulate students pre-existing knowledge
- Give students a focused viewing assignment
- Think about time management
What Should We Consider?
• Stay legal
• Plan ahead
• Preview the film/video
• Relate videos to the class content
• Refer/discuss vocabulary or specific terminology
• Create handouts
• Instruct students for specific problem or areas
• After watching – discussion, asking questions and
answering
• Summarise key scenes of the video
Show Videos:
• To fill time
• Videos are not related to the topic
• For entertainment
• Videos are not clear and authentic
• Reflect negatively
Sources:
Renner, P. (2005) The Art of Teaching Adults. Chapter 29. Vancouver: PFR Training Associates Ltd.
http://www.edudemic.com/use-video-education/
http://www.kqed.org/assets/pdf/arts/programs/spark/video.pdf