EdTech Video Tools

Edtech Video-Based Tools

by Eduard Garces

​In this online workshop, we will cover:

• ​Faculty perception and attitude towards video as a learning tool

• ​Benefits and drawbacks of videos in the classroom

• ​Edtech Video-Based Tools

• ​Q&A

Open Ended

Using video tools in teaching is...

Poll

How often do you use videos in your online and offline classroom?

• Never

• Seldom

• Usually

• Always

Benefits​

Why should teachers use video in the classroom?

Multiple Choice

Williams and Lutes (2007) conducted a survey in which they found that university students who attended an ESL class that incorporated video materials had more positive attitudes towards the class at the end of the semester compared to students whose ESL did not incorporate any video materials

• To maximize content and vocabulary retention

• To provide students with visual to help with understanding

• To help students develop cross cultural awareness

• To establish student motivation 

Multiple Choice

Lin and Tseng (2012) found in a study of Taiwanese students that those who were presented a text with video accompaniment were able to retain more difficult vocabulary than students who were given the text with picture accompaniment of text alone. 

• To maximize content and vocabulary retention

• To provide students with visual to help with understanding

• To help students develop cross cultural awareness

• To establish student motivation 

Multiple Choice

Cakir (2006) emphasized how videos aid students in clearly illustrating relationships and situations in a way words cannot. Non-native speakers rely on visual clues to increase comprehension, the importance of of which can be reinforced and practiced using video in the classroom.

• To maximize content and vocabulary retention

• To provide students with visual to help with understanding

• To help students develop cross cultural awareness

• To establish student motivation 

Multiple Choice

Burt (1999) pointed out that just students need to develop critical literacy skills in analyzing what they read, they also need the skills to be able to think critically on what they see and hear

• To maximize content and vocabulary retention

• To help students develop cross cultural awareness

• To expand students' critical thinking skills

• To establish student motivation 

Multiple Choice

Peterson (2003) stressed that because language is a reflection of cultural values of the society in which the language is spoken, understanding cultural context is crucial for students in mastering a second language. 

• To maximize content and vocabulary retention

• To help students develop cross cultural awareness

• To expand students' critical thinking skills

• To establish student motivation 

Poll

What is most applicable benefit of using video amongst your students?

• To maximize content and vocabulary retention

• To provide students with visual to help with understanding

• To help students develop cross cultural awareness

• To establish student motivation 

• To expand students' critical thinking skills

Barriers​

​What are the challenges in using videos in the class?

Poll

What is the most challenging issue that prevents you from using videos in your class?

• Poor proficiency with technology 

• Attitudes, expertise,  and pre-conceived 

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• Extra time needed for class preparation

•  Not enough suitable, high-quality video material 

Drivers​

​What motivates you to use videos in the classroom?

Poll

What drives you to employ videos in your lesson?

•  Learners’ preference for, or affinity with, video

• Greater understanding of multimodality and  

     learning styles

• Need for critical problem-solving/workplace skills, and belief  that video supports the development of such skill

•  New generations of tech-savvy teachers

EdTech ​Tools

​What video tools are you currently using in your online classes?

Open Ended

What video tools are you currently employing in your online classes?

​Edpuzzle: Make any video your lesson

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​​Functions: Upload videos, add URLs, or search the built-in content library & add questions.

​Pros: Available Premade lessons, Free, Network with the same institution

Cons: Limited storage for basic membership

​Source: https://edpuzzle.com/

​Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I0fV0djfJA

​Vialogue: Video-powered, discussion-driven.

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​​Functions: Provides a space for people to hold meaningful and dynamic time-stamped discussions about videos.

Pros: Videos from Khanh, National Geographic, etc Free

Cons: Higher vocabulary, lack of LMS

​Source: https://www.vialogues.com/

​Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xXshRUIqZg&t=3s

​ISLCollective: Internet Second Language Collective

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​​Functions: Listening activity for students to increase their skills.

​Pros: Free, easy to navigate, game like

Cons: Have to check for content errors

​Source: https://en.islcollective.com/video-lessons/

​Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/c/iSLCollectiveVideoQuizTutorials

​Flipgrid: Make learning fun, fulfilling, and empowering

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​​Functions: Allows teachers and students to discuss a topic virtually through short videos.

Pros: Free, a private way to upload videos, available on app

​Cons: Lack of interactive activities, No LMS

​Source: https://info.flipgrid.com/

​Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR1FxImNPSs

​English Central: Watch. Learn. Speak.

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​​Functions: Help improve spoken English and pronunciation.

Pros: Comprehensive LMS, available on app,

​Cons: Limited to 2 videos for free account

​Source: https://www.englishcentral.com/

​Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDLSbt3Jjj0

Poll

Which video-based tools might be useful in your teaching needs?

• edpuzzple

• Vialogue

• ISCollective

• Flipgrid

• English Central

​Q&A

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Open Ended

How would you describe this workshop?

Websites and Video Tutorial

• ​https://edpuzzle.com/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I0fV0djfJA

• h​ttps://www.vialogues.com/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xXshRUIqZg&t=3s

• ​https://en.islcollective.com/

• https://www.youtube.com/c/iSLCollectiveVideoQuizTutorials

• ​https://info.flipgrid.com/

• ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR1FxImNPSs

• ​https://www.englishcentral.com/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I0fV0djfJA

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