It is important to preview and evaluate videos for relevance to the subject being taught, to make sure the information is current and engaging, to make sure that the technical quality of the video is good quality and to be able to have time to create supportive materials for the students. This is seems like a long list of criteria needed to select a video for an educational goal, however it will save you in the long run. Videos that are to broad in scope will loose the viewer. It is important to show only information that is key to the lesson since in most classes time is of the essence. First, even before showing a video, parents should have signed any parental form necessary. In many school districts, the principal also has to give permission. This is a safety for the teacher, the school and the school district.
Before permission slips are sent out, it is understood that the following tasks have been performed. The instructor has viewed the video for elements that add clarity to the curriculum concepts for the lesson being taught. Often times a whole video is not required, you may only need to show a few minutes instead of a whole hour video. Previewing a video allows a teacher to select what is important and identify where it on the media, so it will start up instantly.
After identifying and deciding what you will show to your students, it is then important to create a worksheet or study guide that keeps the students engaged. This information can be written while watching the video or after it is complete. It helps students to stay focused on what is important.
Video technology allows to teachers to bring current information in the classroom. This is often more up-to-date than waiting on a book to be published. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the information is accurate and current. Student will rely on the information that you give them as fact.
Lastly, there is nothing that will loose the attention of students more quickly than a technically, poorly produced video. The information should have clear, crisp graphics and the sound should be clear. Students are more likely to remember information that plays smoothly and to be less disruptive if they are kept busy.
Creating a Video Evaluation Sheet that cover the eras of concern as discussed earlier, will save you time and assure you of a smooth visual experience. You are assuring yourself, parents, and students of a great learning experience that will stay with students for a long time.
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Videos, I have found, have been the most effective way to engage students in my classroom. I don't know if it the generation, or what, but they are more attentive to a video than to any reading or lecture I can offer them. I like the idea of drawing up a study guide to coincide with the video. It would make for a more learning experience. I will take that into consideration and attempt it in the future in my classroom.
I remember hearing something just a few months ago about a teacher showing a video to students only to find out that the disk had been mislabeled somehow and it ended up being pornography; there was a huge investigation into how that had happened and most of the students' parents were furious for obvious reasons. I can't imagine how the teacher would have missed this major mistake -- it's a point that definitely illustrates the importance of evaluating your video beforehand.
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