How can we make videos a more enriching experience and
not
just a "day off' ?
Submitted by Dr. Shelia Bobo - Former Principal , EBC- East New York H.S.
Suggestions:
1. Create a list of all videos available in each department
with suggestions
for
incorporating them in the various courses.
2. Create a department policy on the use of videos which
incorporates
these
best practices:
Motivate the video with a short discussion.
Provide explanatory notes or focus questions on the
board or on a
handout to guide student viewing.
Encourage students to take notes while they view the film to
be used
for a purpose, e.g., answering questions, writing a
report or essay, etc.
Stop the film periodically to invite discussion.
Leave a few minutes before the end of the lesson for a
summary.
