Digital media in the classroom
- 1. Supporting Instruction with Digital Media
- 2. What is the Role of Video in the Classroom? Do you currently use video in your classroom? What are some negative aspects of using video in the classroom? Do students really need “digital stimulation”? Is it a new learning style or a combination of all three? Can video really be educational? What are some methods that you have seen work? Why was it different from the “negative aspects” we just heard about? What is the best way/best practice use of video as part of a lesson?
- 3. Advantages of Digital Media Segmented Aligned Integrated with lesson plans & quizzes Highest quality educational titles Ability to customize content
- 4. When used appropriately, digital media can: Introduce concepts, model behavior and motivate learners Reinforce the lesson and provide additional and differentiated instruction Provide reflection, extension, and enrichment
- 5. Instructional vs. Non-Instructional – What’s the difference? Instructional Supports instruction Part of a lesson – not the lesson itself –a short segment (2 – 5 minutes is recommended) Is directly connected to the lesson and meets key learning objectives Students and teacher are engaged and interact with media NOT Bell-to-Bell video Reward or holiday video Not related to curriculum or only loosely supports lesson No pre or post discussion, activities or connections Students and/or teacher are passive or disengaged
- 6. Before viewing: DECIDE how you're going to use the media KNOW the material to be presented IDENTIFY the instructional need to be addressed DETERMINE the curriculum objectives CLARIFY learner's needs (Introduction, review, etc.) PREVIEW to select appropriate segment PLAN for effective use
- 7. While viewing: Take an active, enthusiastic interest in the program; your involvement will increase the learners' involvement. One major advantage of digital media is the flexibility to stop and start the video as you need to. You control the instructional pace and flow. Watch students' reactions; if they don't understand something, replay the segment as needed. Encourage learners to take notes; it helps cement what they're learning and develop critical thinking skills. Encourage learners to share ideas about the segment.
- 8. After viewing: Review and clarify complex points to reinforce what learners have seen. Encourage discussion and follow-up research. Refer to video as applicable while presenting concepts in other formats. Assess students for understanding.