Teaching with short-form videos

In today's digital age, platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube are capturing students' attention with videos up to few minutes long. So, how can teachers use these short-form videos to keep their students engaged inside the classroom while also supporting language learning?Don’t miss this exciting episode where María G. Durán and Katie La Storia share their experiences on introducing short-form videos into the class. From improving listening comprehension and pronunciation, to developing presentation skills and confidence through scripting and storytelling, this episode has everything you need to know! We'll cover the following topics:What is a short-form video?Benefits of short-form videos in language educationPedagogical applications of short-form videosIntegrating short-form videos into the classroomEmpowering students through the creation of short-form videosHow can teachers start recording their own short-form videos?Links and references:Learn English with Cambridge YouTube channel Lights, camera, English! Video activities to engage your studentsJust press play! Videos and digital games with young learnersWay beyond just watching videos: when learning and entertainment meet through YouTubeDownloadable resources for Spanish-speaking teachers looking for inspiration for their classesMaría’s social media channels, where teachers and learners can find all the videos categories María mentions on the podcast: Instagram: @mariaspeaksenglishTikTok: @mariaspeaksenglishFacebook: Maria Speaks EnglishYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariaspeaksenglishDiscover more episodes on: https://camengli.sh/3nGsp3b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.