Using Discovery Education Streaming and DE Resources in the ActivClassroom gets students energized and engaged in hands-on learning experiences.  Video is an instructional medium that generates excitement and is perfect for both visual and auditory learners. Video provides an innovative and effective means for educators to address the curricular concepts.

There is substantial research promoting the use of video in the classroom as a dynamic resource for supporting curricula.  Lori Griffin, Curriculum Director of Library Video Company makes the suggestions for effective use of video in the classroom:

• Prepare and plan for the use of a video in the classroom.
• Determine specific learning objectives.
• Develop an instructional sequence.
• Plan for reinforcement activities.
• Preview video to be shown prior to using it in the classroom.

 

Day 7: Embedding Video Files into a Flipchart

Set Video to Play when Icon is Clicked

Step 1: Right Click on the page where the video will play

 

Step 2: Choose File Link

 

Step 3: Select the Movie file from saved location

 

Step 4: Choose how you want to see the file (Text, Image, or Action Icon)

 

Step 5: Select “Store in Flipchart” to ensure the movie will always be just a click away

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Set Video to Play when an Object is Clicked

 

Step 1:  Select an Object from the Resource Library

 

Step 2:  Right Click on the Object to display a sidebar menu

 

Step 3:  Choose Properties

 

Step 4:  Choose Actions

 

Step 5:  Choose File

 

Step 6:  From drop down menu, select “Play Embedded File”

 

Step 7:  Select “SET” and then use the browser to select the desired file

 

For effective video integration ideas, check out 50 Ways to Integrate by Discovery Education.