Video

September 19, 2007

Video as an Instructional Media

•Analog Video Cassette
•Digital Video
DVD
Computer-Based
Internet - Live & Recoreded
YouTube / TeacherTube
Yahoo Video
Google Video
NetFlix - documentaries

•Copyright
You may use recorded items in class for 45 days only - Not HBO/Cable programs
•Benefits: captions, motion, process, observations risk-free, can capture attention
•Limitations: fixed pace, talking head, misinterpretation, not good at non-visual/abstaract,
attention deficit / boring videos
•When to use:
learning a process or task
dramatization of an event (in history, current events, etc.)
Observing an event risk-free (ie. nature, volcano, flying a jet)
•Tips:
Market the video / prep the audience - give teasers so they’re excited for the video
know your audience
appropriate length
sights & lights - make sure everyone can see
get involved, follow up discussion, questions ahead of time to help them focus