Module 2 - Imaginative Bridges

I try not to use too much video in my classroom; it can be an addictive tool. I have seen some teachers that implement at least one or two videos per week and it becomes more of a babysitter, than a teaching tool. They show cartoons, or musical based videos that have nothing to do with an assignment and I find it wrong. I only get to see my students for one hour per week and I try to utilize as much of that time with personal contact as possible. This is not to say I do not believe in videos in the classroom, rather they should be used sparingly and should have direct impact on the lesson being presented.