Youtube is a service which provides users the ability to upload and download videos relating to a whole range of topics. Really, the videos uploaded can be about anything, as long as they are allowed by the terms of conditions. Therefore, youtube offers a wide variety of music,dance,sport,cooking,drams, action, and real life footage. Users can upload how to videos, videos of shows or events on televesion ect.
Youtube is blocked to students in many schools around Australia. The reason for this is that schools do not want students watching the latest funny or popular movie and be distracted form their work. However, many teachers still have access to youtube, which opens up an oppurtunity for eldless information to be used in the classroom.
Youtube and web videos are most effective when dealing with visual learners, as learners are able to see information presented in the movie. As I am studying to become a PE teacher, youtube videos are a great way to show students sporting actions and concepts that they may not understand from my instructions or reading about them.
The video below shows the audience how to complete an effective rugby tackle. THis is the type of yotube clip i would show my students as a PE teacher. The video is broken up into segments and shows the learner different stages of a tackle which, went put together, can be extremely effective.
Video and audio footage relates to the principle of "Use of Information" regarding the "Big 6" principle, as students can gather a wide range of information from these sources, as well as interacting with the information by viewing and hearing it.
When using youtube in the classroom, it is necesarry to have restrictions in place on students, which as stated earlier, most schools already have. When begining teaching I would be cautious as to how much youtube footage I use, as I still want my students to be able to understand concepts of sport and movement wihtout relying on video footage to guide them. However , as the class progresses and when I feel it is necessary, I will show youtube clips to ensure my students understand exactly what they are meant to be doing.
Yes i agree with you rikki, as it is a great tool to engage your visual learners through the application of youtube. I also have to agree with you on not wanting to get carried away of relying on video footage to show students the skill of a movement or series as you will be taking away the practical component which you are trying to teach and its best they learn those movements out in the field.
ReplyDeleteYeah, good explanation and use of the example. If you choose the right youtube clip, it can be very effective, but if you just throw any one in there just for the sake of having a video, it won't be as effective. Good choice of video and reference to when you would use it.
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