Hi all,
Vodcasts like podcasts help support the learning journey for our students. You-tube is one of the most popular sites used for video sharing. I know that I already use You-tube on a regular basis for the classroom context and acknowledge the impact it has on my students. Although, like all novelty tools I believe that an overuse of You-tube can reduce its impact and effect. I also believe that videos selected must have a specific purpose such as engagement, motivation, educational or provide students with a connection to the real world context. Ultimately as learner managers we must think critically when selecting a video for the classroom context to ensure it is beneficial and worthwhile.
I have embedded an Earth Hour video as an example. I would use this video in my year six class to engage the students into the global warming unit. I believe the personal connections to the Sydney event, real-life news clips and visual images presented in this video will engage the learners and help them acknowledge that they also play a role in global warming.
I honestly love using You-tube and believe there is a video available for every key learning area.
Let me know how you feel about You-tube.
About Me
- Pauline White
- Hello Everyone, My name is Pauline White and I am currently completing the Bachelor of Learning Management through Central Queensland University, Noosa Campus. Managing E-Learning is a course conducted within the program as it explores the technological competencies required within a 21st century connected society. Throughout this blog, I will expand and enhance my existing repertoire of technological competencies as I will analyse a variety of elearning tools and methodologies. This reflection and analysis will highlight the cultural and critical dimensions of technological literacies required in our ever changing teaching context. Blogging is a totally new experience for me and I am excited to begin this discovery journey with you.
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