Educational Use of Video in Teaching Science

Video Formats Videotape DVD Videodisc Internet Video

Advantages to Video  Processes  Risk-free observation  Dramatization  Skill learning  Affective learning  Establishing commonality

Limitations to Video  Fixed pace  Talking head  Still phenomena  Abstract, nonvisual instruction  Logistics

Educational Applications of Video  Cognitive Skills  Demonstrations  Virtual Field Trip  Documentary  Attitude development  Reports and portfolios  Training / Review

Recall your experiences as a middle or high school student when videos were used as a part of instruction. What can science teachers do to maximize the learning experience for students watching video in class?

Utilizing Video  Preview the Materials  Prepare the –Materials –Environment –Learners  Provide the learning experience  Require learner participation

Copyright and Educators Educators have the right to perform or display copyrighted works in the classroom for the purpose of face to face instruction. Educators do not have the right to perform or display copyrighted materials for entertainment.

Videotaping for Classroom use: Off air taping Programs must be used directly for instruction Program may be kept 45 days,must be used in the first 10 days. Taping is done only at request of teacher Program may not be edited

Videotaping for Classroom use: Satellite / cable Requires permission of copyright holder Permissible when copyright holder offers rights (ex. C-span) Programs may be taped from cable that may also be received on local open air broadcast stations Payment of appropriate fees for broadcasts, if applicable

Using videotapes: “Home use only” Purchased videos may be used for direct instruction only, not entertainment Rental videos follow the same directive BUT may not be used if a contract with rental agent limits the rental to ‘home use’ Libraries may acquire and loan videos

Off-air Videotaping Guidelines Off-air means delivered thru antenna, not cable…not satellite, i.e. CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS Rights are only for educational institutions, not individuals Programs may be held for 45 days, and must be shown within the first 10 days Programs may be recorded once for the same teacher Copyright notice on the recorded program must appear Advertising may be edited, but nothing in the content can be changed or altered.