Using video effectively in the classroom

When we show videos in class, we want our students to watch actively rather than passively: to comprehend, not just consume. We want our students to be active viewers.

But why stop at comprehension? Active viewing is great, but it isn’t enough.

When it comes to video, students shouldn’t just get it; they should also have something to say about it. Students need to be active and reactive viewers—comprehending and critiquing, reading and reacting, getting and giving knowledge. Below you’ll find great tools, tips, and strategies for helping to foster both of these essential media-literacy skills.…Read More