Using short video to

empower students

1ICT & Oral

Discussion

What problems do immigrants face in

your country?

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1) I think when immigrants

come to this country they

face a real problem trying to

find a really good job or a

well-paid job..

2) The immigrants of my

country face the racism

because my country is still

stuck in its old ways, so

therefore they are very

xenophobic.3) […] I'm faced with racism. I

feel people – maybe not in the

capital but outside of the capital

– are hostile about migrants.

They call them migrants, which

is also … I think a judgemental

word because we don't know

what the background of these

people … And they don't want

people from outside, they’re

really afraid, I think. I sense fear

and hostility, unfortunately.

4) A struggle that I believe

immigrants face in this country

is stereotyping. […] but for me

myself, pursuing a career in

the creative industry can be

quite difficult, a lot of pressure

is put on us, and it can be

incredibly isolating within the

society.

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1) I think when immigrants

come to this country they

face a real problem trying to

find a really good job or a

well-paid job.

2) The immigrants of my

country face the racism

because my country is still

stuck in its old ways, so

therefore they are very

xenophobic.3) […] I'm faced with racism. I

feel people – maybe not in the

capital but outside of the capital

– are hostile about migrants.

They call them migrants, which

is also … I think a judgemental

word because we don't know

what the background of these

people … And they don't want

people from outside, they’re

really afraid, I think. I sense fear

and hostility, unfortunately.

4) A struggle that I believe

immigrants face in this country

is stereotyping. […] but for me

myself, pursuing a career in

the creative industry can be

quite difficult, a lot of pressure

is put on us, and it can be

incredibly isolating within the

society.

What should we do about it?

What solutions does Sandra suggest?

How good is your memory?

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“ I think the solution would be maybe a bit more education

because I think people are, some people are not educated

well, and they don't really understand that people who

come from other countries or are different than us are the

same people”

Tonicity matters

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“ I think the solution would be maybe a bit more

education because I think people are, some

people are not educated well, and they don't

really understand that people who come from

other countries or are different than us are the

same people”

Which words are stressed?

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“ I think the solution would be maybe a bit more

education because I think people are, some

people are not educated well, and they don't

really understand that people who come from

other countries or are different than us are the

same people”

Rising or Falling intonation?

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2. Guessing in pairs: “Milk and sugar”

Context: I am working at a coffee shop. A customer

would like some coffee.

I say: “Milk and sugar”

1. What meaning was I trying to convey?

Miss Happy, Mr Grumpy, Miss Charming, Mr Boring,

Miss Aggressive, Mr Sensitive…

Intonation & Meaning

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SOLUTIONS

Examples: b-be aware of problems, e-education, l-learn the L2, etc.

Group 1: A-D

Group 2: E-H

Group 3: I-L

Group 4: M-P

Group 5: R-U

Group 6: W-Y

AYW

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SOLUTIONS

Group 1: A-D

Group 2: E-H

Group 3: I-L

Group 4: M-P

Group 5: R-U

Group 6: W-Y

Prepare the interview

Individually, write your answers to the

questions.

1) What are the main problems immigrants face in

your country?

2) What can we do about it?

Videos should be no longer than 90 seconds.

*Videos will be shared and your classmates will

vote for the deepest, most original and the richest

in language, which category would you like to

win?

All videos should contain at least 5 words from

previous activities (no words, no competition!)

In pairs, correct* and rehearse**.

Check pronunciation*: speech to text software.

Film your video.

Publish your video here

https://padlet.com/elena_merino1/merino

Self & Peer assessment

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I don’t

understand

I need

some

more help

/ practice

I am

confident

with this

learning

How do you feel about it?

Learning

objective

Give opinions &

suggestions on

the topic of

immigration

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Learning

objective

Give opinions &

suggestions on

the topic of

immigration

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What have you learned from the video

experience?

What challenges did you face?

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The most original

- Video setting

- Unique solutions

- Persuasive

- Engaging

- Creative

…

The deepest

- Emotive

- Reflective

- Based on

experience

- Critical

…

The richest in

language

- +than 10 words

- Complex sentences

- New vocabulary

- Coherent

- Connectors

…

Feedback session

What were the observable big learning

outcomes that I wanted my students to

achieve?

1. Importance of using videos in a productive way,

not just receptive; in other words, how did this

activity help you learn?

Consider:

o Receptive stage.

o Productive stage.

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2. Videos should be used as a frequent practice

throughout the course, not just as an isolated task.

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3. Video production can boost the students’

confidence and language learning.

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4. Benefits, concerns and suggestions when

using video in class.

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5. Ways of incorporating more complex, innovative

and cooperative ways of video production or any

ideas to build on from today’s class.

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References

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IMAGES: https://openclipart.org, Pearson illustrations

TEXTBOOK / VIDEO (PEARSON)

https://www.pearsonelt.com/catalogue/secondary/wider-world.html

WiderWorld B1/B1+.

ARTICLES / WEB PAGES:

Doneghy, K & Whitcher, A (2015). Image makers in the future. British Council.

Goldstein, B (2014). A History of video in ELT. British Council

Goldstein, B & Jones, C (2017). Bringing the world into your classroom. The press,

Cambridge University Press.

Hillner, J (2009). How to use online video in your classroom. Edutopia.

Cool Tools

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Tools (for presenting content): animoto, common craft, RSA

animate, create your own adventure, youtube slide show, screencast,

stopmotion, time lapse videos.

Advanced video editing:

WeVideo, Youtube editor, MovieMaker, iMovie, Pixorial

Video sharing sites: youtube, schooltube, teachertube, Google Drive,

Drop it to me, Airdrop ( ipads), Next Vista learning (videos that teach

something).

Alternative to Padlet: Linoit, Stormboard, Realtimeboard, Ideaflip,

Spacedeck, Dotstorming