This is a wiki Web site full of educational videos to use in class or send students to for supplementary learning or use in a distance learning setting. Over 50,000 videos have been found, submitted, and categorized by other teachers. They cover many of the basic academic areas, including basic math, algebra, geometry, science, history, social studies, language, physical education, health, computers and technology, life skills (check writing, budgeting), career paths, exercise, crafts, etc. There is not enough room here to list all of the categories, so you will need to take a look for yourself. We are sure you will find something useful, regardless of your program.
WatchKnowLearn also allows members to add videos they find, so this could be a great organizing tool for you. Many of the videos come from YouTube, but somehow they are viewable at schools that normally block YouTube videos.
Preparation
Preview site, topics, and videos.
Choose a video to supplement your classroom topic or for an individual student in independent study.
Print copies of the Example Document - WatchKnowLearn Video Summary Sheet above, or send it to the students digitally.
Teacher Tips
This is an excellent resource for videos to introduce a topic or for other supplementary use. With over 24,000 in the collection, there is sure to be one on your topic.
Program Areas
ABE: Adult Basic Education
ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation
ASE: High School Diploma
Levels
All Levels
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Warm-up
Begin with a discussion about how students currently learn outside the classroom.
Ask students if they have used videos to supplement their learning and share their experiences.
Introduction
Introduce the WatchKnowLearn website, highlighting that it is a wiki-style platform with over 50,000 educational videos.
Explain that the videos cover a wide range of subjects including math, science, history, language arts, physical education, and more.
Emphasize that the site is a valuable resource for both in-class and independent learning.
Presentation
Demonstrate the Website
Show the website on a projector or screen.
Navigate through different categories to display the breadth of available videos.
Select a sample video to watch as a class.
Example Document
Introduce the "WatchKnowLearn Video Summary Sheet" which students will use to summarize the videos they watch.
Practice
Engagement
Class Activity: Video Viewing
Have students individually or in pairs choose a video from WatchKnowLearn that relates to the current classroom topic.
Students watch their selected video and complete the "WatchKnowLearn Video Summary Sheet".
Group Discussion
Reconvene as a class and have students share their summaries and discuss the key points of their chosen videos.
Evaluation
Assessment
Collect the completed "WatchKnowLearn Video Summary Sheets".
Evaluate students based on their ability to summarize the video content and connect it to the classroom topic.
Provide feedback on their summaries and discussion contributions.
Application
Extended Learning Projects
Assign students to create a short presentation or project based on the video they watched.
Encourage them to use the video as a starting point for further research or a writing assignment.
Suggest using the platform for future independent study or as a resource for other subjects.
WatchKnowLearn.png - Screenshot of the WatchKnowLearn website and educational videos
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Electives
Career Exploration
Intro to Computers
English Language Arts
American Literature
English 1-4
English Electives
Journalism
Literature
Speech
World Literature
Fine Arts
Art History
Fine Arts Electives
Music Appreciation
Math
Algebra
Calculus
Consumer Math
Geometry
Integrated Math
Math Electives
Trigonometry
Mathematics
Algebraic Concepts
Data Analysis/Probability/Statistics
Measurement/Geometry
Numbers and Operations on Numbers
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
General Science
Health and Life Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science Electives
Social Studies
American Government
Economics
Psychology
Social Studies Electives
U.S. History
World History
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Speaking and Listening
CCR Anchor 2 - Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
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CC BY: This license allows reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, so long as
attribution is given to the creator. The license allows for commercial use.
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Vision: To provide a world-class, online domain on which educators can store, categorize, and rate the best, K – 12 educational videos on the Internet today.
Guidelines for Using WatchKnowLearn.org:
Educational Purpose: Use the platform for educational and non-commercial purposes.
Respect External Content: Since the videos are hosted on third-party platforms, adhere to the terms of use of those platforms when accessing or sharing content.
Content Contribution: If contributing to the site, ensure that the content is appropriate for educational settings and does not infringe on copyrights.
Privacy Considerations: Be mindful of privacy, especially when sharing or embedding videos, as external platforms may have their own data collection practices.
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