flipping out for video textbooks
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Flipping Out for Video Textbooks
What Are They and How to Use Them?
Short History of Teaching with Video
My experience as an educator
Traditional Use of Video in Class
Evolving Education Methods
The Khan Academy Intro
Why Video Works as a Teaching Tool
• Entertaining• Engaging• Concise• Re-Watchable• Interactive• Stimulating• Flexible• Accessible• All Levels
Who Uses Video for Learning
• Teachers• Students• Librarians• Researchers• Employees• Job Hunters• Life-long Learners
Sources for “Video Textbooks”
• ACADEMIC:– Coursera, EdX
• SECONDARY: – SchoolTube
• TOPICAL: – CodeSchool, TreeHouse, Lynda, Craftsy, Udemy,
CreatorUp• ALL PURPOSE: – YouTube
Partnering with top Universities offering free open source education.
EdX
SchoolTube
Students Are Distracted
Harness the Need for a Dynamic Learning Experience
Interactive Teaching Methods?
• Teacher: Marc Siegel, Middletown HS, NJ• The Lesson: The Pythagorean Theorem• The Assignment: Snap Images of Right Angles
Secondary Common Core – Math
• Teacher: Robert Gilson, Girls Prep NY• The Lesson: Solving by Substitution • Assignment: Solve a Math Problem on Video
The Arts – Visual Storytelling
• Teacher: Zoe Randall• The Lesson: How to Make a PSA Video• Assignment: Make your own PSA
Video Textbook – Format
• CreatorUp Style– Project Based Learning – Videos 2-5 minutes long– Eight videos for use over 2 – 8 weeks– Concise specific knowledge packets (Lessons)– Action Items in each lesson• EXAMPLE: To Do – Pick the topic you are passionate
about to make your PSA Video.
How to Make a Public Service Announcement (PSA)
• Table of Contents:1. Choose a topic2. Clarify your message 3. Communicate your message4. Choosing strong images5. Visual storyboarding6. Shooting the video7. Editing the video8. Publishing the video
Lesson 1 – Choosing a Topic
Classroom Integration
• One Episode / Week as an assignment– In groups or at home– Re-watch in class to get direct feedback
• Allow students to complete assignment independently or in class
• Optional as primary or secondary classroom curriculum
• For advanced levels or different learning styles
