Digital Video in Instruction

By Gloria LopezED6060 Digital Media for Educators

Students learn better visually

Video is clearly an instructional medium that generates excitement.It’s a fact that students learn better watching something that is demonstrated rather then just always reading from a book.Using sight and sound. (video is the perfect medium for students who are auditory or visual learners.)Video provides another sensory experience that allows concepts to actually be "experienced" and come to life while you guide your students on an adventure.

Effective learningDigital Video is used as interactive instructionMost effective way to use video enhancement to a lesson or unitVideo should be used as a facet of instruction along with any other resource material you have available to you for teaching a given topicYou should prepare for the use of video in the classroom the very same way you would with any other teaching aid.

Benefits of using video inthe classroom

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