Using Video in Schools
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic - the fundamentals of American Education - gets a new boost with video. Whether they are teaching how to make video stories, or teaching using video as a tool, educators are embracing this visual technology - and kids are responding.From the traditional entertainment and informational uses of video to viral internet videos and security, video has become a staple in our lives. Cameras are compact, inexpensive and integrated into our cell phones and computers, making the moving image accessible to almost anyone at anytime.
Educators trying to teach lessons in English, American History, Health and Science have become increasingly aware of their students' appetites for video. As a result, many educators are modifying their lessons to include video production. What they are finding is that moving images move minds. These video educators dream up projects of any imaginable size and make them come to life in the classroom. So, let's take a closer look at what it takes to be a video educ…
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