Using videos on different topics is a really cool way to teach homeschool students.There are any number of educational videos available for free online. However not each of them will contribute to your homeschooling activities unless you follow some guidelines. Here is what you need to do to ensure that your children actually learn something of value from the educational videos that they watch.
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Watch the video together
Just playing the video and then disappearing signals to your child that you do not feel it is something important. They need to know that the educational video is not a time filler. You need to be present to explain parts of the video and discuss what is being taught. Be prepared to pause the video and clear any doubts that may arise.
Encourage note taking during the video
By making your children take notes during the video they will treat it more like a formal lecture. Ask them to write down what all points they have covered in the video. They can also make a note of new terms and topics that have cropped up. They can ask you questions about these later or if the homeschool class does not mind, ask right away after pausing the video for a while.
Carry forth the learning after the video
A good way to reinforce what has been seen in the video is to have a class discussion about it. This way the homeschool students get to sort out their ideas and doubts in the class after watching the video. You can even continue teaching them about the same topic after they finish watching the video. Provide them with books that give them more information or have them perform experiments that highlight what they have seen.
Make a film festival of your own
As you go along the school year ask them to make a list of their favorite educational videos. Then set aside a week when they get to watch all these videos back to back. This time round ask questions like a pop quiz and see how well they have understood what has been taught. Learning with videos can be fun and not as taxing on the teacher, however you need to ensure that the children actually gain something by watching them.
Article Inspiration: About Homeschooling
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