Last week, I had the opportunity to do a podcast with Mary Morgan Ryan on the Idea Box by @EdReachUs. It was great to meet and visit with another media specialist! We used Google Hangouts on Air to chat about video lessons and their role in my library. The podcast, plus many more great shows, can be found at http://linkis.com/ideabox.edreach.us/hBWrI. Or, you can watch the segment below:
I was inspired by the flipped classroom movement to play around with video lessons. I have 3 ways I use them in my classroom. I've included some examples, but please not they are not perfect nor do I wish them to be :)
Sub Plans! It is so easy to leave a little video for subs giving the directions right to the students. In the past, I have tried to leave directions for a sub, who then try to relay the messages to the students. A lot of confusion can happen when you play this game of telephone, especially with tech projects. The video lesson makes things easier for me, the sub, AND the students. Here is a sample sub video:
Sub Plans! It is so easy to leave a little video for subs giving the directions right to the students. In the past, I have tried to leave directions for a sub, who then try to relay the messages to the students. A lot of confusion can happen when you play this game of telephone, especially with tech projects. The video lesson makes things easier for me, the sub, AND the students. Here is a sample sub video:
Tutorials: Often, students are at different points in the same project. I've struggled with giving the simple "how to" directions for a project over and over again because the students don't remember the specific directions from a day or two ago. I've used video lessons to help remind students what they are supposed to do, and to let students work at their own pace. Plus, students can go back to listen to the directions if they forget or need help with a step, making them more independent. Here is a sample tutorial video:
Library Checkout Lessons: In the past, I have been placed at very small schools. I was only in each library once or twice a week. I had a wonderful library assistant that would do the library checkout times with students, and when I was in the building I was doing mostly technology lessons and projects. I felt I missed out on some mini-lessons and valuable teaching opportunities by not being there for their checkout times. So, I create some video lessons that my assistant played during checkout times. Just little reminders or tips for students to think about right before they selected their books. Here is a sample lesson:
I've used video creation tools like ScreencastOmatic, Windows Movie Maker, and Digital Storytelling tools like PhotoStory and VoiceThread.
How are you using video lessons in your library or classroom? Please share in the comments below!
How are you using video lessons in your library or classroom? Please share in the comments below!