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[herenorthere56]

So, I'm sure there has been previous discussion about this, but the search function isn't working properly, so I apologize for the possible double post situation.

My boss just gave me the go ahead to play short videos for my students during class, provided they're relatively educational. Not every day, but once in a while. Also, she doesn't want me to play videos much longer than fifteen minutes or so, although, I'd be willing to push it. (Shocker.)

Does anyone have any great ideas for videos to show my kids? Let me give you a little more background info; my students are varied in skill level as well as age, depending on the class. My classes range from very, very beginning level to moderately high level of comprehension, depending on the day and mood really. The youngest kids are seven and most of the students are between eight and eleven, save for one class of thirteen year old girls. (I especially need help with these little darlings.) Most classes, we are covering the basics: animals, colors, numbers, basic grammar, conversational skills, and writing, etc.

So, I know, I'm not being particularly descriptive and I'm sure there are things I'm leaving out that may be helpful to you as advice givers. Apologies in advance. I'd love some input, ideas, resources, advice, whatever, on what works and doesn't as far as video showing is concerned. Not surprisingly, I'm new to teaching, about to start my second month. Any helpful words are, well, helpful.

Thanks for reading!

[plchron]

youtube search for the videos that fit your curriculum. For example, search 'colors esl cartoon' for a video that is educational and teaches about colors.

[koreatimes]

It might get old real soon using youtube stuff. I have used a tv show with older students. I am sure you could use something Nickelodeon related for the younger kids. If they see the same characters doing different things it might keep their interest.

[ddeubel]

This thread - top 100 youtube videos for language teaching is immensely popular. http://community.eflclassroom.com/resources/topics/top-100-youtube-videos-for

I'd also suggest the site I'm helping build - http://www.englishcentral.com Loads of content and students can study the videos at home and also get translation help.

I also made a handy youtube player for education. No busy ads and stuff. Search on it too. http://community.eflclassroom.com/page/youtube-ad-free

Good luck - video is great and try the "Using Video in class" ebook I have at the link above.

DD

[northway]

I've used BBC's nature videos a lot. Even if the kids don't understand the narration, you can pause it and ask them questions. The videos are engaging enough that the kids will actually pay attention.

[herenorthere56]

Thanks so much for the replies. I know I can always Youtube, but I was hoping to get ideas from people who have used videos in class, and have specific likes or dislikes, shows, etc. And it looks like I have found some here, so thanks again, and I'm open to more advice if anything pops up as a must watch!

[SeoulNate]

IMO Videos do not serve much of a purpose in ESL/EFL classrooms unless you are using them to illustrate a point when you teaching material for the first time (as in they have not learned the material in Korean yet) or using them for HW in conjunction with summary exercises.

Showing videos for the sake of showing videos is a bad idea and it will show the students and staff that you really do not take your job seriously.

[RedKristin]

Schoolhouse Rock videos, in particular the grammar ones, are pretty neat but my students will watch all of them.

I have a student who still sings the Interjections! song at me after I showed her the video TWO YEARS ago.

[Ribena]

BBC Learning Zone has a number of short clips that might be useful. They have videos on literacy for Primary aged kids and English for secondary aged children. All clips are short enough to use in class. There might be something useful you can use there - perhapse for a lesson on culture etc. The clips are designed to be used in class so any unsuitable material is avoided and there are some guides on how you might use them.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/

[PatrickGHBusan]

[Sinnerman]

The National Film Board of Canada allows you to stream videos. The site is www.nfb.ca There are lots of films for kids. I would suggest you stream it first, or save it through a site like www.savetube.com as the streaming does get choppy. Mind you, that is through a board of education's internet connection in Canada. It might be quicker on the ROK.