THE USE OF SHORT VIDEOS IN THE
LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
Clara Vianna Prado
Marcelo Barbosa
Maristela Rivera Tavares
Neiva Ravagnoli
PUC-SP
How this workshop is organized
Brief introduction of the topic (expository) by the authors;
Example of film and discussion with participants about its
usage;
Group activity;
Reflection on the activity;
Where and how to get the material.
How videos are normally used
To create a distraction while the teacher is busy
with something else;
To stall when there is nothing else to do and
there is still time;
To illustrate something, but with no discussion
or relation to the class’ content.
Why use videos in the
classroom?
It’s not just a new media, but it’s a new
language;
Close to the student’s language ;
You can explore other possibilities, create other
worlds and other meanings.
Why it has to be short
Leaves you time to discuss with the students;
Doesn’t bore them;
Available online.
What else is important?
Start small;
Don’t over do;
Download the videos into your computer or test the internet
before your class;
Use short films;
Ask your students for help.
What kind of videos to use
Videos as content
Videos as ilustration
Videos as sensibilization
Videos as evaluation
Videos as mirror
Videos as content
It’s a video that talks about a specific subject directly or
indirectly.
Usually made by other teachers, it can be used for self
study (homework) or in the classroom.
Videos as evaluation
Use this to work along your students as they make a film by
themselves. But first, here as the steps you need to follow:
Content definition
Short script
Roles (who is who)
Filming
Editing
Video as illustration
Use videos to show your students a different reality or unknown
/far away places. The video can bring Africa or New York City
to your classroom.
Video as sensitization
Use these videos to arise the curiosity of your students or to
introduce a new theme. It’s also a good idea for classroom
discussion or for controversial subjects..
Video as mirror
Use this video to show your students how they are improving
or where they can improve. Film your class and analyze it
later with your students. It’s also good to self analyze!
Where to get it
www.teachertube.com
www.wonderhowto.com
www.pocketmovies.net
www.outonfilm.com
www.animamundi.com.br
www.cpb.org
www.teachersdomain.org
Youtube – (voobys)
Itunes
www.metacafe.com
www.dailymotion.com
How to download YouTube
videos?
Watch this
video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROemCVsWA0
References
FÈRRES, Joan. Vídeo e Educação. Artes Médicas, 1995.
MORAN, José Manuel Artigo publicado na revista
Comunicação & Educação. São Paulo, ECA-Ed. Moderna,
[2]: 27 a 35, jan./abr. de 1995.
SERRANO, Jonathas e Venancio Filho. Cinema e educação.
São Paulo, Melhoramentos, 1930.
ROCHA, Antonio Penalves. O filme: um recurso didático no
ensino de história? São Paulo, FDE, 1992.
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