School Videos: Replacing TV and VCRs with New Delivery Systems
Author: k5blog
As technology becomes an ever more important part of our society, teachers and other education professionals must learn to harness its power to create a positive learning environment by integrating the technologies provided by schools and school district and the vast resources of the Internet.
By using what we know already about television as a delivery system and educational resources via video, we can transfer the delivery of video and interactive visual media through new classroom technology.
It is well known that simply standing in front of the class and lecturing them is not the best way to ensure that they remember the lessons that are being taught. The question is, “How can teachers get students to pay attention and play an active role in the learning process?” I believe that the answer lies in the effective use of educational media.
One important thing to note is that when movies are played in the classroom students have a tendency to stop paying attention. They may assume that the information will not be on the test, and so assume that they do not need to listen. It is crucial that teachers and professors find some way to break this habit. Think of an activity that will help keep them involved, and reward them for paying attention. When used properly these videos should improve student retention and make lesson planning easier for the teacher.
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