Make sure the film you want will be available.
When using a video or DVD from the Media Center, book items ahead of time.
Check that the equipment you need will be in the classroom.
You can make a request for a TV and VCR/DVD player from Classroom Support Services.
Check lighting, seating, and volume.
On the day of the showing be sure that everyone can see and hear, or read captions and subtitles. Close blinds and dim lights if necessary. If you want your students to take notes make sure there is enough light in the room.
Prepare your students.
Before watching the film, discuss why you have chosen to show it in class. How does the film or clip relate to the concepts you are studying? Help your students actively and critically view the film by discussing in advance or listing on the whiteboard techniques or main ideas they should be watching for. As with other formats, students should consider media items critically and evaluate the source. Some questions you may want to discuss as a group include:
Follow-up
After watching the video or DVD consider having an activity that allows students to respond to or extend ideas covered in the video. This could be a group discussion, a writing assignment, or some other exercises that would reinforce the concepts and ideas from the film.
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