Video's+in+the+Classroom

This program is a video production program that allows kids and teachers to create videos. I think that a video is a great addition to any project because it adds a new dimension to the presentation. I think this program would be fun and easy for kids to use while learning, and it would also be engging for the audience to view. http://kidsvid.altec.org/

Not only can students create videos to use for presentations and projects, but videos presented by a teacher about a directed topic can help kids understand the topic much better lots of times. Most kids take in information better from a video rather than from text or a teacher's lecture. It is hard lots of times for students to get information written down in their notes and also put it together in their heads. Teachers can use videos for almost any topic. If teachers can't find instructional videos in a store, Youtube.com is a great website that has videos on almost anything and it is free!

This website is great for incorporating movies in the classroom. It actually offers 280 learning guides that go with educational films. Watching movies in the classroom is a good way to interest children and provide them with a real picture of events or concepts that are being taught in the classroom. Educational movies can spark good discussions in the classroom and will leave a lasting memory with students. The teaching with movies websites also allows you to purchase discussion question, tests and project ideas. To get these movies and resources go to: http://www.teachwithmovies.org/
 * Movie Lesson Plans**

There are a few steps of how you can integrate a video into your lesson plan. It is important to plan your lesson first and then you pick a video that relates to your objectives, rather than the other way around. It is also very important to watch the video first before sharing it with the entire class. You can also discuss the video with your class before viewing it. This gives the teacher an opportunity to go over any advanced ideas or vocabulary that may be in the video. Lastly, the teacher should stop the video every once and a while to make sure that the children are understanding the video and getting the key points.