March
2009
Video Clips0
Which learning style/s does this ICT support?
Video clips can be an effective tool in the classroom because they can support both visual and auditory learners.
How could this ICT be implemented as a good cognitive tool within the learning environment?
There are many different uses of video clips within the learning environment. They can be used to clarify and strengthen the topic being learnt in a fun and creative way. Also, because they support both visual and auditory learners, they can involve the majority of the class in the learning process. Teachers can use video clips to add variety to a lesson and make it more interesting for the students.
Along with being an effective way of transmitting information to students, video clips can also be used to improve student’s research and technical skills. Students can independently search for video clips to improve their understandings of a topic and become more familiar with the different ICTs that are available for them to use in their learning.
How is this ICT enabling the development of creativity?
Video clips give students the opportunity to be creative in their assignments and presentations as they can use them to clarify certain points and to make the presentation more interesting for the audience. In saying this, the teacher would need to model the creative use of video clips in presentations and inform students where to get these video clips beforehand in order for students to use this ICT effectively and creatively.
Video clips also allow teachers to be creative in their teaching. Teachers can use video clips to support written information in a creative and fun way for the students. This engages students more in the subject and helps them gain a better understanding of the topic.
