Your Video Lesson TaskKey aspects to consider for a successful experience

A teacher’s choices to make

Age group

Proficiency level

Cognitive development (thinking skills)

Students’ interest

Teacher’s intention

Learning goals

Language involved

Videos that are “right”

Which criteria do we need to apply?

Let’s begin

Lead-in work & strategies

Watch

What makes a quality video?

What skills are involved while watching a video?

Think

How do you make sure students understand the content of the video?

How can you anticipate challenges?

How do you take advantage of the topic?

How do you make the most of the context of the speakers?

What skills do you aim to work with your students?

How do you offer assistance when needed?

Dig Deeper

Why would students see a reason to “dig deeper”?

Choosing the best

Questions

Activities

Texts

Referecing original sources

Adapting original sources: the value & issues when dealing with “authentic texts”

How to keep records of students’ exploration

Discuss

How to make “the right questions”

How to promote real discussion

How to set rules for discussion

How to make sure discussion is held in English

How to moderate discussions online / offline?

Finishing

What do students need to see when they finish this activity?

How do you validate activities and learning?

How do you make sure there’s a realistic sense of accomplishment?

How do you support struggling students?

Why would students return to such an activity?

How does this experience connect to your classroom?

Is “finishing” really finishing?

Your Video Lesson TaskKey aspects to consider for a successful experience