This was actually a mini assignment; part of a course that taught faculty how to use Web 2.0 tools.

1. Using Video to Spark Critical Discourse : Tips for Instructors Presented by: Drs. Joanne Chesley and Ian Toppin Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, WSSU March 24, 2009 slides include audio

2. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com 2 Using Video Clips to Stimulate Discussion in Online Courses (Kelley, 2008) highlights these points: 1) Be sure the video selection is aligned with the course objectives.

3. 2)Preview the entire video so that you have the opportunity to prepare appropriate questions for your students, which will inspire critical thinking. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com 3

4. 3) Consider having students write about the concepts being taught and viewed in the video. Videos tend to have a more emotional or psychic component than lectures. You may find students more ready to compose a written narrative upon viewing a video. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com 4

5. Videos can be used in face-to-face, hybrid or fully online courses as discussion starters. They can also be used as critique /evaluation instruments. For instance you can have a student videotape his own classroom presentation and then post this to Teacher Tube for peers to evaluate him using established criteria/ rubrics. Discussion can follow. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com 5

6. These are just few ideas that come to mind. We welcome yours! Free Template from www.brainybetty.com 6