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Video is a rich medium, combining sound and motion with a point of view. Video clips are better than still images at conveying processes and are highly engaging. Video clips can be played while on the Internet, or downloaded and pasted into applications such as PowerPoint, Word, KidPix Studio Deluxe, AppleWorks, Inspiration, and more. Remember, you can stop video clips at any time to look at a single frame, to discuss the action, or to draw attention to an important point. Playing video often requires a "player" such as Real One Player, QuickTime, or Windows Media Player but these applications can be downloaded for free. An independent evaluation demonstrated that the use of video-on-demand improved outcomes in math, science, and social studies. Other research has shown that moving images can help students to improve retention of concepts, facilitate thinking and problem solving and that it can be as good as an instructor in communicating facts or demonstrating procedures. Math/Science Examples Physics: High-speed camera clips demonstrate physical properties that cannot be seen with the naked eye by allowing super slow-motion playback. Try out the short clips of smoke, balloons, eggs, billiard balls, fluid mechanics, cymbals, and a falling jello cube. Marine Sanctuary Video Library has 21 clips from submersible dives, aerial sightings, and species action including the angel shark, bat ray, spiney lobster, and sea lions. Students living in Hawaii produced a short and beautiful video on star fish and other echinoderms. More underwater creatures can be seen in images and high quality clips. Visit volcanoes around the world in both video and image format. NASA has 29 digital documentaries designed for K-12 on scientific principals, math, astronomy, and flight. Literature Example Knowing Poe is a rich collection on the life, times, and literature of Edgar Allen Poe, illustrated with streaming video and audio clips. Transcripts are provided for some of the video clips. History Examples The History Channel allows you to wander through the catacombs behind the Western Wall in Jerusalem, meander along the Great Wall of China; and tour Ellis Island. Discoveryschool.com has 2 minute clips from wide range of videos, including US history, animals, astronomy, earth science, ecology, geography, health, literature, math, plants, weather, and world history. Video Collections: United Streaming offers a 30 day free trial, with over 4,000 video programs. The Captioned Media Program offers over 400 free titles, including captions, on a topics including art, biographies, health, geography, history, language arts, literature, and science. Titles can be streamed or borrowed. The site also offers lesson guides and background materials. Captioning has been shown to benefit a wide range of learners. Registration is available to schools or teachers who have at least one student with a hearing impairment. Next Subtopic: Clip Art & Photos Return to Tips for Differentiated Instruction Home Page. |
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