Broadcasting Online

Vimeo - Instructor Ideas

Instructors can broadcast online (Vimeo):

• Build an introductory video that could be used numerous times to introduce a topic and then be followed by more specific video that are develop as time is available
• Create a video resource on a topic which is usually covered in a lecture format
• Integrate resources from sites such as “LearnersTV” or “Medclip.com”
• Introduce learners to online TV to preview a topic, view content or review a concept
• Make video mini-lectures on specific learning strategies which might include writing, reading, paraphrasing, summarizing, critical thinking, researching, etc.
• Present authentic language for ESL learners to provide natural language in a non-threatening setting
• Select from a wide array of online professionally produced videos to introduce a new topic, to review a topic or to stimulate critical thinking
• View specific ESL websites such as http://www.eslvideo.com that include video clips, transcripts and follow-up questions