Tool 3: Video Component

I LOOOOVVVEEE using videos in my classroom.  I feel students appreciate the content just a little bit more when given an engaging video to view.  Teachers can only talk/share/model for so long, and students will only pay attention for so long.  Using video gives both parties a "break" and it sometimes can help clarify content to confused students. 

United Streaming through Discovery Education is my go-to when it comes to great videos.  There is an abundance of information in this site, and the videos are quite interesting, even for students.  One of my favorites is the Discovering Language Arts series.  It really gives great information about different skills in Language Arts.

I also love using Youtube.  There are so many clips that I love to use to teach different skills.  One of my favorites is a clip from the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.  The short clip really helps students understand different types of Figurative Language: flashback, personification, foreshadowing, etc.  Being able to have access to these different video sites is wonderful!  Students and teachers get to experience the wonders of video in an educational way.

Ciao!