Finding Video
Video can be a very effective way of engaging your students with the course content, but it's not a guarantee. Here's a prime example of video gone bad - how useful would this really be to most economics students?
When you are looking for video, don't forget to:
- Consider your audience. How long should the video be? Is the pace too fast? Too slow? Does the video try to cover too many concepts? Does it cover any concepts at all?
- Consider the purpose of the video. Will you use it in class, to briefly illustrate a concept? Outside of class, to motivate thinking and reflection? As part of an online quiz, or a discussion board?
- Vary your sources. There are, of course, many video sites available now, such as YouTube, TeacherTube, vimeo, and Hulu, but what about news sites, like ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, Frontline, . . . . ? Check out this 30 Alternatives to YouTube blog post!
Now it's your turn . . .
Use any of the video site to find a video (or videos) that would be appropriate for an assignment for your class(es). Once you have your video(s), post the video to your Weebly webpage. Be sure to include an explanation the assignment you would give that would incorporate the video(s)!
One of the great benefits of video sites is that you can quickly copy the video code, and then include it in your own website or Course Management System (in our case, Blackboard).
For instructions on how to embed your video that you have just found into your Weebly page,
For instructions on how to embed your video that you have just found into Blackboard,
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