Tips for using video effectively in our classrooms. Click the images for examples.

1. Using Video in the Classroom
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2. Video is now Essential!
Using video in the classroom is now not an
extra or time killer!
Today’s students are visual learners.
The new digital learner needs rich, multi
modal content for learning.
Here are some tips when using video in
your lessons.

3. # 1 Keep it Short!

4. # 1 Keep it Short!
Yes – no more than 3-5 minute segments.
Then, do an activity to compliment the
input.
Putting a video on for long periods of time
is not learning and not “mind-full-ness”.
Video should be the “punch” not the whole
party!

5. # 2 Turn off the sound!

6. # 2 Turn off the sound!
Video is as much a “prompt” as an
“input”.
Turn off the sound and get students to
describe the actions.
This is a great way to foster language
production and practicing either the past
or present continuous tenses.

7. # 3 Add Subtitles!

8. # 3 Add Subtitles!
Make it a “rich” learning experience,
support the listening with text to help
with reading skills and comprehension.
Kill two skills with one subtitle!
Subtitles should be in English! L1 subtitles
offer little in support of language
acquisition.

9. # 4 Make it available!

10. # 4 Make it available!
Give students access to the video.
Put it up on line so after class they can
review or continue viewing.
Support your student’s efforts in self-
learning.
Further, use http://keepvid.com to
download the video to your computer
desktop and offline sharing.

11. # 5 Make your own!

12. # 5 Make your own!
Students today have great skills with
technology. Use this as a “hook” to get
them learning English.
As they make a video, they are learning a
lot of English. If you have the time, try
Project Based learning.
Video editing and production skills are
important soft skills you can help your
students acquire.

13. # 6 Always Preview!

14. # 6 Always Preview!
Never show a video unless you’ve watched it ALL
yourself. Or be prepared for some unpleasant
surprises……
Be careful in choosing the right video content for
your lessons. It is not only what the students
will enjoy that is important but ALSO, what
will help them learn.

15. Types of Videos;
Music News
Animations Movies
Commercials Home videos
How to…… Screencasts
Content based TV Shows
Stories / People Instructional
Interviews Educational

16. Possible Ways to Use?
Retelling Prediction
Rewriting
Description
Engaging
Tasking
Role playing
Quizzing
Mood settingExtension
Modeling
Inspiring

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