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Have you ever wondered how to harness the power of video in the classroom? In our previous post we shared engaging video assignments for elementary and middle school students. Now, we\u2019re going to look at how it can be used to enhance your students\u2019 learning experience (and cut down on your administrative tasks!).<\/p>\n

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Upgrade your feedback<\/h3>\n

Remember the days when you were at school, deciphering the teacher\u2019s feedback in the margins? That doesn\u2019t have to be your students\u2019 experience. For major presentations or projects, consider filming the students and their work, and create short videos for each student summarizing your feedback and encouragement.<\/p>\n

Teach when you\u2019re absent<\/h3>\n

Students can find it difficult to adjust to a substitute teacher. Compensate for your absence by recording a video of yourself leaving instructions for the class. It will be quicker than writing instructions to the guest teacher, and your students will enjoy receiving their assignments over video!<\/p>\n

Communicate with parents<\/h3>\n

The days of notes in school bags are long gone. But can you be sure that parents read the emails you send? Research has found that using the word \u201cvideo\u201d in an email subject line boosts open rates by almost 20 percent<\/a>. Get parents\u2019 and caregivers\u2019 attention by filming your updates.<\/p>\n

Free field trips<\/h3>\n

If the budget is tight at your school, you can still ensure that your students enjoy a field trip. Many world-renowned museums have created fascinating video tours that will have viewers captivated (and make your budget-conscious principal very happy!). For starters, spend some time browsing the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History<\/a>, the Field Museum<\/a>, the Louvre in Paris<\/a>, and Google Arts and Culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Communicate with students from other states<\/h3>\n

Team up with schools in other states so students can learn about the experiences and beliefs of their counterparts from other parts of the country. Video conferencing is an everyday aspect of life in the \u2018real world\u2019, so this is a good opportunity for students to get accustomed to an essential skill for the workplace. If you want to communicate with schools in other countries, we can think of no better way than video. Go for it!<\/p>\n

Make contact with former students<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s nothing more inspiring to students than seeing the real-life reward for dedication to schoolwork. But, it\u2019s not unusual for high-flying former students to be scattered throughout the world. This is a major stumbling block when it comes to inviting them to speak to your class about their experiences, but not an issue thanks to video conferencing.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot another quiz!\u201d<\/h3>\n

Students hate taking quizzes. Teachers hate marking them. Watching a video where a student demonstrates what they have learned is so much more interesting than administering and assessing a quiz. Moreover, the students will be challenged to show creativity and knowledge, as well as video and editing skills.<\/p>\n

Special guest speakers<\/h3>\n

Who remembers Jack\u2019s mom coming to talk about her job as a vet? Or Lily\u2019s grandad\u2019s talk about his time in the Navy SEALs? Presentations made by parents about their jobs are a memorable part of everyone\u2019s school experience. If you\u2019ve run out of parents with interesting or unusual careers who want to visit your class, video can help you reach out to those who are further afield. A video conference with a world-renowned expert in their field will be especially fascinating for older students.<\/p>\n

Answer that question you\u2019re asked at least 10 times a day<\/h3>\n

\u201cWhere\u2019s the homework file online?\u201d \u201cWhere do I find copies of the form we need for the class trip?\u201d Every teacher has at least one question they\u2019re asked repeatedly by students. Produce a video answering it clearly, and upload it to your class\u2019 website, Blackboard, learning management system, or the school\u2019s website in a dedicated FAQ folder.<\/p>\n

Supplementary materials<\/h3>\n

Students who find themselves especially interested by a topic will want to learn more. Put together a resource guide of entertaining, educational videos that will inspire students who want to continue learning beyond the classroom. When it comes to video that gets people thinking, the best place to start is the TED talks<\/a>. For younger students, we love this playlist of Ted Youth talks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have found our tips for using video in the classroom inspiring, please share them with your colleagues on Facebook or Twitter!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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