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Activity Description
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.
How-To
- Use the videos to enhance class topics.
- Allow students to choose topics and report to class. Use the Example Document - WatchKnowLearn Video Summary Sheet to have students record their video summaries.
- Can use as a platform for writing.
- Use as a class project or assign students in pairs.
- Can be used as a basis for writing projects.
- Use to brainstorm ideas.
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
- ASE: High School Diploma
- ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation
- ABE: Adult Basic Education
Levels
- All Levels
Lesson Plan
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.
Documents
- WatchKnowLearn Video Summary Sheet.docx - WatchKnowLearn Video Worksheet
- WatchKnowLearn.png - Screenshot of the WatchKnowLearn website and educational videos
Subjects
- 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
Standards
- 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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