Why do we use videos in the classroom?

Future:

There is a lot of different opportunities in the different medias teachers can use today; internet, phones, cameras etc. One have to use it because the society is moving in this direction and kids use the different medias a lot, both at home and in school.

It is a familiar tool to help the kids access learning. Todays society tend to have lower concentration spans, a video is a way to engage all kinds of children. 

Opportunity:

As mentioned above, the opportunities are almost limitless when it comes to technology if used correct. We shouldn't use teknology just becase it's there. It should be uset as a way to enhance learning and solve problems. Video making can be used to enhance learning in all areas, it can increase cross curricular learning.

Visualisation:

Through videos children are able to visualise a concept often resulting in a better understanding then through just spoken work or text.

Visual learning may result in them remembering what they have learnt more so then if it was just explained.

Providing a cognitive conflict can clarify misconceptions.

Accessibility:

Children with barriers to learning such as dyslexia may find writing esays or extracting meaning from text diffficult. Through providing learning through videos these barrier can be overcome and children can access the learning.

Furthermore the internet can provide access to limitless information and resources to increase learning.