Using videos in the classroom Patricia Edwards VIDEOS

“No longer is it enough to be able to read the printed word: children, youth, and adults, too, need the ability to critically interpret the powerful images of a multimedia culture.” Thoman, E., & Joll, T. (2004). Media literacy: A national priority for a changing world. American Behavioral Scientist, 48(1),

School use of Videos Advantages/Disadvantages Availability/Secure Less variety More variety Less security

Classroom application Demonstrate/Illustrate abstract concepts Math – Powers of Ten Supplement instruction Periodic table of elements

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