Using Video for Instruction
October 2015
Best Practice
Using video clips can be a powerful tool to engage students and communicate information in a meaningful way. When it comes to using video in your classroom, consider the following.
1. Whole class video. If the video clip is to be viewed by the entire class, display it from the teacher computer and facilitate the student task accordingly. Doing so allows for communication and collaboration, both 21st century skills.
2. Videos posted to Google Classroom. Videos posted to Google Classroom should be used by students as a resource in specific settings.
- to be viewed at home for extra help and support
- to be viewed in small group settings (stations, tutoring, etc.)
3. Length & Purpose: Video is best used in clips or chunks. Short videos used as engage pieces grab student's attention and spark curiosity. If a video is longer than a few minutes and is a part of your lesson, consider stopping it at certain points and facilitating student discussion. Doing so provides students an opportunity to process information in chunks and record it.
***Always follow your campus procedures for video use and approval.***
Video Tools
1. Youtube
2. Khan Academy
3. LearnZillion
4. ViewPure - paste the URL to a Youtube video here and it takes away all of the extra adds and videos on the side! Only show students what they need to see!
5. EdPuzzle - this is a tool for flipped instruction where videos are designed to be used outside of class time.
6. Educanon - this is also a tool for flipped instruction where videos are designed to be used outside of class time.
7. PatrickJMT - JMT stands for Just Math Tutorials. Many of these are higher level math but there are sections for arithmetic and algebra.
Annette Clark, M. Ed.
Email: annetteclark@apps.sheldonisd.com
Twitter: @nms_kmsclark