The Power of Educational Video

At least once a week a teacher will ask me where to find good educational videos. Here is a small sampling of the many great educational video sites that are out there:

Khan Academy  

Over 3,000 educational videos across the curriculum. Check out the NEW Teacher Resources section as well as the Common Core Map. 

 

YouTube Teachers

Find educational videos separated by content area and grade level.

TeacherTube
This is a great place to find "how-to" educational videos.

School Tube

This is a great site for sharing student and teacher produced videos.

PBS Video

This site provides access to many full-length PBS videos on many different topics including history, science, technology, and health.

OER Commons - Open Educational Resources

This site contains educational content from around the world. The site also includes resources aligned to the Common Core.

Skype in the classroom

Skype in the classroom was recently released in beta. This is a great way to introduce Skype to students.

Skype in the classroom provides a directory of teachers who are looking to make a connection with classrooms and teachers around the world. This site also provides a resource area where teachers can share exemplars as well as other project ideas. Teachers can search the directory and resource area by choosing categories that best apply to them. This is a great starting point for teachers interested in trying out Skype with their classes.