I liked that the article had a healthy skepticism about the
use of video in the classroom. Although I enjoy using YouTube clips or short
clips of movies from time to time I am always wary about the amount of added
screen time that I am introducing into my students lives.
One
point of the article that spoke favorably about the use of video was the
section where they addressed the benefits of video as a model for role-play in
other cultures. This is a huge part of why I show clips of videos in my class.
I think that it is sometimes difficult to expose students to French culture in
BC in an immersive way and the relevance of learning French can sometimes be
lost of them because of the physical boundaries between the learners and a
truly immersive French speaking area. By showing clips I like to think that I
am bringing a bit of that into the classroom and am introducing them to French
cultures that they may have never had to opportunity to visit.
Additionally,
I was highly encouraged to use videos in the classroom as a way of introducing
a visual aspect to increase understanding. Although I like the idea of using visuals
I like to use a range of strategies to introduce visuals for understanding.
This goes from video all the way to picture flashcards and, most importantly,
miming.
Video is a
valuable tool but I think that it works best if used in small chunks to spark
interest or increase understanding of a storyline.
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