The videos provide a powerful resource to enhance teaching and learning as was shared by the following feedback from these New York teachers who said:
- I loved not having to make up activities or lessons to go along with the videos. It's also made me smarter in choosing videos. I really like the format of using short videos and follow-up activities.
- It might be that using the computer to show the clips and the short duration of the clips gives students the impression that it is more important. Who would have thought to use a video clip to improve reading comprehension skills? But it works.
- It was great to hear the comments from my students on how 'fun' it was to watch a video AND learn!! I think using VITAL helped my students (especially those with special needs) expand their thinking in different ways.
NYS Educators: Access VITAL NY at http://vital.thirteen.org (First visit requires simple, free self-registration.)