Presentations
Preparing Students with Video - and Humour!
It has
been said that the problems with education cannot be fixed with technology, and
it might be said that each new innovation in ELT can be the cause of more harm
than good. The majority of classrooms can benefit hugely from educational
software, even if there is a steep learning curve for both students and
teachers. Frequently, however, technology is not used to its full potential. In
this talk, we will focus on the huge range of activities that using video in
the classroom can bring. How can we harness the power of video in the ELT
classroom? It’s imperative that we tap into what learners are watching online
and use video as a medium for learning. Bringing video into the classroom is
far more than just an easy way to get students engaged with a topic. Teachers
who attend this session will learn how videos also represent a unique
opportunity to engage with our learners using humour, and how to make their
classes truly memorable.