Showing Videos in Class

- Purposes of using video in classroom

- Strategy of using video in classroom

- Preparing handouts for showing video

Have you ever used videos in class?

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

We can use videos:

Brainstorm

Categorize/Clarify

Compare and Contrast

Jigsaw

Problem solvers

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