Have you ever implemented videos in your classes?

By Hugo Velasco
Guayaquil , Ecuador

What is the most interesting about using videos in the classrooms is the different kind of tasks we can give our students however, we as teachers must be aware of the difficulties we could have.
Have you ever implemented videos in your classes? Well, if you haven´t done it yet, it´s time for you to try and see the variety of activities and tasks that you could do and take advantage of. It’s been proven by experts that a high average of students are visual learners in these times due to the advance in technology that the world has reached.
You have the opportunity to discuss critical thinking topics through Video clips by using real life issues in different areas, practicing listening comprehension and writing skills as well. Who doesn´t like to watch a movie, documental or a cartoon? They are easy to connect to daily life issues. For example , you can make your students identify main characters , settings , main problem , cause and effect analyses and others.
When using videos you could face some problems such as : Low T.V. volume , poor video quality , language in movies could be difficult to understand for students, time availability may be short, etc ; but the important point is to have everything all set and be ready with extra activities.
In conclusion, Don´t be afraid of implementing videos in your classes, personally since I tried them, I have not stopped using them.