This week in EDCI 336, we learned about educational videos. We were introduced to many different types of educational videos, including:

• Time-lapse videos
• Slow-motion videos
• Read-along videos
• Screencast videos

This platform includes read-to-me books, videos, audiobooks, and e-books that students can read independently while flipping through the pages. This is an amazing platform that I can definitely see myself using in the future. I could use read-to-me books in the classroom when introducing new topics or ideas. This platform can also support students who are struggling with reading. It allows students to choose books that interest them, provides a variety of reading levels, helps build vocabulary, and improves confidence. Students can also practice reading at their own pace without feeling the pressure of keeping up with their classmates.

We then learned how to create screencast videos. These types of videos allow you to record your screen while explaining what you are doing. It allows students to follow along at their own pace allowing you to pause or rewind the video when needed. You could use this in your classroom to explain assignments, provide feedback, offer tutorials, support different learning needs, or even explain concepts in math. Here is an amazing resource I found that explains how to use Screen-casting in the classroom.

We were then given the task of creating our own screencast video about Epic Books. I found this classroom activity very engaging and helpful because it gave me hands-on experience with a resource I could use in the future as an educator. I can definitely see myself using screencast videos in my classroom!

Below is a short screencast by Sahrysha and myself on how you can use Epic! Books:

We then learned about stop-motion videos and had the opportunity to create our own! I am excited to share more about this experience in my next reflection!

See you next week! (: