flipping out for video textbooks
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Why Video Works as a Teaching Tool
• Entertaining• Engaging• Concise• Re-Watchable• Interactive• Stimulating• Flexible• Accessible• All Levels
Who Uses Video for Learning
• Teachers• Students• Librarians• Researchers• Employees• Job Hunters• Life-long Learners
Sources for “Video Textbooks”
• ACADEMIC:– Coursera, EdX
• SECONDARY: – SchoolTube
• TOPICAL: – CodeSchool, TreeHouse, Lynda, Craftsy, Udemy,
CreatorUp• ALL PURPOSE: – YouTube
Interactive Teaching Methods?
• Teacher: Marc Siegel, Middletown HS, NJ• The Lesson: The Pythagorean Theorem• The Assignment: Snap Images of Right Angles
Secondary Common Core – Math
• Teacher: Robert Gilson, Girls Prep NY• The Lesson: Solving by Substitution • Assignment: Solve a Math Problem on Video
The Arts – Visual Storytelling
• Teacher: Zoe Randall• The Lesson: How to Make a PSA Video• Assignment: Make your own PSA
Video Textbook – Format
• CreatorUp Style– Project Based Learning – Videos 2-5 minutes long– Eight videos for use over 2 – 8 weeks– Concise specific knowledge packets (Lessons)– Action Items in each lesson• EXAMPLE: To Do – Pick the topic you are passionate
about to make your PSA Video.
How to Make a Public Service Announcement (PSA)
• Table of Contents:1. Choose a topic2. Clarify your message 3. Communicate your message4. Choosing strong images5. Visual storyboarding6. Shooting the video7. Editing the video8. Publishing the video
Classroom Integration
• One Episode / Week as an assignment– In groups or at home– Re-watch in class to get direct feedback
• Allow students to complete assignment independently or in class
• Optional as primary or secondary classroom curriculum
• For advanced levels or different learning styles