Assignment 5

I found the podcast regarding video clips very interesting. I think it is a great tool to incorporate into the classroom. There were several points made by Rushton Hurley of nextvista.org that I thought were very interesting. One thing he pointed out was how helpful video clips could be for the struggling student who is embarrassed to not understand something. They could go back and access the video at anytime and re watch several times. The video clips are extremely accessible especially on nextvista.org where there is not even a login required. I also think that the fact that videos on this site have to abide by several rules- length, accuracy and appropriate material make it very user friendly. I think using online video clips would enhance any lesson especially on topics that students were having difficulty understanding. I also like the idea of viewing real world experiences such as watching a video made in a different part of the world regarding the culture. I think that youtube could be useful however needs to be carefully monitored for inappropriate content. I found the other sites extremely interesting and loaded with information. I think video clips would be useful at any level and in every academic area. This lesson made me aware of many useful sites and has me excited to use video clips in future classroom lessons.