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YouTube-a rich source of authentic video and audio. British Council, December 2008, Moscow. . Online video for ELT. Using a clip Advantages of using video clip Possible problems Choosing a clip Exploiting a clip Conclusion. Using a clip. Videos shouldn’t last longer
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YouTube-a rich source of authentic video and audio British Council, December 2008, Moscow.
Online video for ELT • Using a clip • Advantages of using video clip • Possible problems • Choosing a clip • Exploiting a clip • Conclusion
Using a clip • Videos shouldn’t last longer • To have access to online resources • Supply your students with the exact web-site • It could be classroom activity or extra curriculum activity
Advantages of using video clips • Students are exposed to authentic English in a natural context • You can really focus on the content, without students loosing concentration • Language produced from the video can be exploited for further activities
Lesson planning time is shortened • You will have enough classroom time before or after the showing of the video • The visual element is stimulating to the students
Possible problems • Technical problems or Internet connection • Longer videos • Some videos can be inappropriate • Video selection is time consuming
Choosing a clip • Who will select a video? • The topic of the video • Class objectives
Exploiting a clip • Pre-viewing activities • While-viewing activities • Post (after) viewing activities
Conclusion If you are looking for short and motivating clips go to www.youtube.com