Digital video creators such as Stupeflix make creative video solutions way too easy not to use in your classroom. For instance, this one took me less than an hour to make. This introductory video is just one way you can use these types of media in a classroom.
- Student Assessments: Imagine how excited and motivated your students will be when you give them this as a project option rather than a typed essay or a multiple choice test...
- Content Presentation: Have a particularly piece of "boring" content, say for instance, anything to do with grammar mechanics? Try presenting it with one of these videos first...
- Unit Introduction: Similar to the example above, you could preview an entire unit or book by triggering student interest with one of these...
- Virtual Open House: Want to bridge the connection between your classroom and your students' homes? Take a few pictures of your students working in class and send one of these to their parents. Brownie points for you and your students...
As always, this list is not comprehensive. Come up with your own original ideas on how to use them effectively--just remember to share your ideas!
1 comment:
This was pleasure to watch. I'm sure it would be a good example to your students to emulate.
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