The power of video technology in the classroom

November 22, 2021 Douglas Stewart

The use of video in the classroom can be extremely powerful. Whether you are using video to flip learning, provide revision materials, or to teach remotely, investment in high-quality video production can make a significant difference to its impact. 

Making use of good software and hardware for teachers and students opens up many opportunities to use videos in a multitude of applications. Videos for learning, information videos in shared areas, notices and updates, communications, and, of course, video production as part of media course content. 

For teachers wanting to record their own content, PIVO helps them to step away from the laptop and deliver lectures with freedom and flexibility from anywhere. A very portable solution using your own smartphone.

Padcaster provides equipment which teachers can use to create videos, but which is equally easy for students to create their own content - for media courses or simply to practice presenting and to create content for the college website or display boards in shared areas.

For video editing students can use professional-quality software such as Wondershare or Magix to create anything they can imagine! Each has a suite of tools and options which will suit movie makers of all ages and abilities. Which one is for you will depend on your needs and objectives but both are worth a look.