1. Effective Video Resources in ELT (Virtual) ClassroomWeb 2.0 and Beyond Dr. Dilip Barad Dept. of English Bhavnagar University, Gujarat. India 29 Nov 2010 1 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010

2. The presenter has studied hundreds of video resources used by various VLEs. Some archetypal video samples will be presented to discuss video resources. The aim of this study was to see how the learning objectives of video resources can be achieved and what sort of points one should keep in view while preparing video resources. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 2

3. The use of web based multimedia resources a common place thing – why? Large free web servers for handling multimedia resources and expanding coverage of hi-speed internet connectivity… Virtual dimension of traditional HEIs… Two chief reasons for wide spread use of video resources in ELT: Video camera and Web resources. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 3

4. How far video resources can be used in ELT classroom? What sort of videos must be used for effective teaching-learning? How to explore online video resources for better virtual learning experience? What are possible sources of good video resources and what are its advantages in ELT virtual classroom. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 4

5. How far video resources can be used in ELT classroom? Like any multimedia resources – Video resources are simulators to support the actual teaching. Overkill must be avoided. If a small video speaks a million words – it is good that it is used – instead of long, boring videos. Animated videos are better ! 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 5

6. What sort of videos must be used for effective teaching-learning? Teaching should be at the centre and not video resources. The medium should not be the message. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 6

7. Animated video on history of communication Watch this video. This video can teach the history of communication from the pre-historical days to the 21st Century… within a few seconds! See, how effectively message is conveyed. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 7

8. Watch this video on email writing. What is the need of such videos? Just like F2F. Such videos are easy to make – while teaching in F2F mode it can be prepared. What is important is SHARING – online and through CD/DVDs. Repetitive use of such videos help those who are ‘slow learners’. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 8

9. Interactive Teaching Method Virtual Classroom – blending of actual with virtual. Recordings of actual classroom teaching – editing – making it interesting with some interview clips – and using it for VLE. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 9

10. Using spaces in simple video To subtitle or not to subtitle? Learning videos have a person giving speech/lecture – the spaces surrounding – not used – it can be used to convey the message more effectively. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 10

11. Role play videos Active involvement of students. It stimulates learning capabilities. The role of teacher in using such videos – never throw such videos in the class – discussing videos – Same thing is true about watching movies or plays in literature classroom. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 11

12. Blended teaching method The board work representing traditional method – subtitles represent modern video editing resources. Blending traditional and tech-aided-learning in video resources 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 12

13. View these videos: ** * Such video resources should be avoided as it may not provide the support we expect when we use technology. Using some human being or subtitles would have made these videos better. Skills in using board-work would have saved this video. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 13

14. Interactive Video Not as interactive as we use this word for interactive websites – but it has questions/answers incorporated within it It allows teacher to have interactive exercise in the classroom – play and pause. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 14

15. Video: Enactment of Plato & Aristotle Such videos make dull topic live and interesting. It helps in understanding difficult concepts. Option of subtitle would make such videos better. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 15

16. Literature and Video resources It helps in study of ‘foreign’ literature – culture, language, time, society… Old Man and the Sea: Novella by Hemingway – life of fisherman. Tell Tale Heart: Short Story by E.A. Poe – obscure intricacies that troubles conscience. Tess: Novel by Hardy – death of horse Prince. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 16

17. Video Book: New Literary Genre Vook The reading and watching of novel. At the same time discuss book on SNS from the same web page. Integrating web 2.0 tools with traditional reading and watching of filmed parts of literary work. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 17

18. Using generic videos for specific language learning purpose Even the videos not intended for language learning purpose. 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 18

19. Post-Viewing Task Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms & Etymology Reading Grammar Role Play: Speaking Task Translation

20. Vocabulary TaskSynonyms* Match the words given in column A with B: Column A Strain Leash Skepticism Lurk Column B Cynicism Creep around Pull Control

21. Vocabulary TaskAntonyms* Match the words given in column A with B: Column A Optimism Dynamic Pulsating Rise Column B Lethargic Fall Pessimism Lacking energy

22. Etymology Origin of words: 1. Canter: to move or ride at a canter. [Origin: 1745–55; short for Canterbury to ride at a pace like that of Canterbury pilgrims]

23. Boycott: to abstain from buying or using: to boycott foreign products. [Origin: after Charles C. Boycott (1832–97), English estate manager in Ireland, against whom nonviolent coercive tactics were used in 1880 ]

24. READING TASK: Put the following words/phrases in the appropriate boxes:[straining at the leash, eager to spring forth, leash, optimism, skepticism, wants, hopes, follows, leads] Other India _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ One India ____________ ___________ ____________ ____________

25. Grammar Task Change the transcript into past tense: For example, One India lives/lived in the optimism of our hearts. The other India lurks/lurked in the skepticism of our minds. One India wants/wanted. The other India hopes/hoped. One India leads/led. The other India follows/followed.

26. Role Play Task The students will be asked to reproduce the same dialogues from the transcript keeping in mind stress pattern, intonation, pauses etc.

27. Translation Task Students will be asked to translate the transcript in their L1. For example. “There are two Indias in this country…” “Is desh me do Bharat baste hai…” List of difficult words can be given to make their task easy: Leash = Zanzir Students will be asked to view the following video clip in translation and compare their translation.

28. Online sources for video resources https://ielts.britishcouncil.org.hk/iorps/html/content/video_resources.jsp www.youtube.com www.teachertube.om www.yappr.com www.vimeo.com http://freevideocultures.com/index www.schooltube.com http://www.illl.ac.in/ http://www.illldu.edu.in/ 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 28

29. Conclusion Thus, right choice of video resources can help teacher achieve all pedagogically achievable learning objectives. Thank You! Dr. Dilip Barad can be reached at dilipbarad@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dilipbarad 29 Nov 2010 AsiaCALL International Conf 2010 29