Classroom Clips is an online
activity that uses videos of classroom lessons as a platform for
discussing how educational theories and methods can be translated
into practice. The
goal of the activity is to enable education classes to observe
classroom situations firsthand and engage in a discussion of how
these concepts are translated into practice. Students will
learn to recognize teaching methods, strategies and standards
in videos of authentic classroom situations. Questions based on
the videos about concepts of mathematics education provide a forum
for discussion. Responses can be automatically submitted to the
instructor via email. In-depth discussion can take place
online through written analysis or discussion boards.
Education students have the opportunity to compare their own experiences
with current theories of education and their practical application
in the classroom. This activity provides a common experience from
which students and instructors can envision optimum classroom
practice.
