Video Instruction

Last school year, I decided to try a different approach to how I deliver instruction. Instead of presenting material live, I decided to prerecord class instruction and have the students watch it on their computers. I thought this might allow me to spend more time working with students individually. I found this approach to be favorable among many of the students. Students liked this because they could work at their own pace, and review content as necessary.

The downside of this was that the videos took up precious screen space on student computers and I noticed that there began to be a lack of interaction and collaboration among my students. Because of this, I felt like my classroom was lacking personality and excitement, and I began feeling bored. I know that this shouldn't be about me, but if I was feeling this way, I wonder if my students were sensing a lack of excitement for learning.

I wonder if there are others who have tried this method of instruction and would be curious to hear about what their experience is and what challenges they faced in implementing a technology such as this. I think it can be promising, especially for my situation, but I think I need to develop a more effective way of using this technology so as to not take away from the personality of the classroom.