
Using video in our classrooms is no new concept.
In fact, video (or film) has been used for decades as a tool for learning. But in the past 10 years video has taken a
- The video should be clearly aligned with learning objectives.
- Visual representation of the content is essential.
- The visual and verbal representations should not be overwhelming.
- Students must have opportunities to interact with video content.
- Interactive videos should be used as supplemental material.
Recommendations for success:
- Provide short (3-6 minute) instructional videos for students to view that address learning students need.
- Model for students how they would view the video, pause the video, and take notes on the video.
- Consider providing some guided notes for students to follow with timestamps from the video to call out important times to pause and think.
- Encourage students to use the interactive video in the way that suits them best: repeated views, slower pace, faster pace, with closed captions, etc.
- Provide time for students to reflect on how they used the interactive video to achieve their learning objectives and how they might better use it in the future.