The video site (http://www.teachers.tv/video): comprises of clips spanning from 15 min to an hour, catering to a wide range of audience - from administrative support staff to Headteacher to Teacher and even pupils. In other words, the nature covers both professional development for staff as well as classroom use by pupils. A very rich collection, that provides a different favour, compared to what we have in Singapore (the eVideos). On the other hand, we would also need to be mindful of the context for some subjects (eg. History) and more nitty gitty things like the currency used for money.
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Viewed a number of videos
Note that not all programmes can be streamed... nevertheless, some worked & could be displayed in full screen.
For Teaching Ideas:
(a) KS3/4 Maths - Shopping Mall Starters (http://www.teachers.tv/video/3345)- that provides some good ideas. Like the one describes how to find the area of octagon. It's clear and easy. The programme comes with several 'problems'... and interesting ways to solve problems! In particular, I like the one to sort difficult proper fractions in ascending order by looking at the reciprocals instead. Nevertheless, one point to note: The currency used is pounds & pence.
(b) KS3/4 Science - Periodic Table: Ferocious Elements (http://www.teachers.tv/video/3518) - As an introduction to the elements, the presenter started it off with accessories/jewellery made of elements like gold, silver and copper, about its look and briefly why they are used as accessories. It's Elements in everyday life. Also, just learnt that group 1 elements are used in the beautiful fireworks! Ah! A good recap of elements in the periodic table. Interesting :D
For Professional Development:
(a) The Primary A-Z of ... - Effective Questioning (http://www.teachers.tv/video/30793)
(b) Classroom Observation with Bayley - Modes, Medians and Means (http://www.teachers.tv/video/28889)
(c) KS4 History - Assessment for Learning (http://www.teachers.tv/video/23882)
For News: http://www.teachers.tv/news
Some programmes could not be streamed (even after registering with the website) and message like "We have detected that you are accessing this website from outside the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, rights have not been granted for international streaming and downloading of this programme." was displayed. They include:
- Building Wonders - Stonehenge (http://www.teachers.tv/video/28126)
- KS4 Maths videos (for pupils) (http://www.teachers.tv/video/browser/1098/505/964)
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