ELTWeekly Newsletter Vol. 3 Issue#90 | June 20, 2011
“In this article I am going to explore the use of short video clips in the classroom. By short videos I am referring to short clips such as news items, short documentaries, music videos and trailers for films etc.
- Using a clip
- Advantages of using video clips
- Possible problems
- Choosing a clip
- Exploiting a clip
- Conclusion
Using a clip
These videos shouldn’t last longer than ten minutes, as if they are any longer the class objectives change. First and foremost, in order to use these clips the following requirements are needed:
- Either you have access to online resources, perhaps in the form of an Interactive White Board, in your classroom,
- OR a computer room with internet facilities and preferably a projector screen. If you don’t have a projector you would need to make sure that everyone can see the screen and adjust the volume accordingly.
If you don’t have access to any of these facilities then why not get students to view the video at home? You would just need to supply them with the exact website with clear instructions on how to find that particular video. This could be an exercise in itself within class time.”
Read the complete article at http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/articles/online-video-elt