Are you using movies in your classroom? Do you just show the movie or are they tied to specific learning objectives and activities? Movies can be a powerful teaching tool if they are intentionally integrated with other meaningful course activities.
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If you want to create a memorable classroom experience that involves a movie, you must tie it to a specific classroom activity. Every second of your classroom counts. Every activity that you choose must also count towards learning. The use of movies must be intentional. One of my most memorable classroom activities involved a movie at the center of a classroom activity. The scenario was masterfully tied to the movie.
The more real you can make a learning event, the more powerful it is. You can read about World War II, and you will comprehend only so much. You can hear a lecture about World War II and this leads to a different level of comprehension. However, watching a video about World War II will lead to higher levels of comprehension. Ideally, you will want to weave all of these strategies together to gain maximum impact. They should support each other.
In this episode, you will learn about strategies that will help you make movies more engaging and educational.
Additional Reading
- ITC: 26 – What the Heck Is a MovieTalk?
- Transcript ITC: 41 – Using Backward Design to Build Better Courses
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- Education through Movies: Improving teaching skills and fostering reflection among students and teachers
- 10 Creative Ways to Use Popular Movies in Fun ESL Lessons
- Movies in the Classroom Part 2: Teaching English With Film
- Tip of the Week – Teaching with movies
- Teaching with Movies
- Top Documentary Films
- Movie Worksheet Database
- Everything You Need to Know About Teaching with Movies
- Journeys in Film: Curriculum Guides
- Learners Edge: Teaching with Movies
- The Right Way to Show Movies in Class
- Pros & Cons of Teaching with Movies in the Classroom
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