Blog Post #4- Video Interaction
Video interaction can be a valuable tool for teaching, and can help learners gain a better understanding and strengthen their comprehension of a subject. For my learning resource, which is based on racism and the impact of racialization, and specifically my subtopic of intersectionality, the following video can be used to introduce learners to the subject:
Intro to Intersectionality by Taryn Crenshaw
Why this video?
This video aligns well with our learning resource because it is a good introduction to the subject of intersectionality, defining it and breaking it down in a simple, comprehensible manner. Enforcing the idea that race identity is a social construct, the video also explains that different identities can intersect based on historical and geographical conditions. It also suits our format of having guiding questions before introducing new knowledge, which can aid learners with reflecting and understanding what to focus on when watching.
How does this video require learners to interact, does it force them to respond?
The video requires learners to reflect on their own understanding of intersection. Although it doesn’t inherently force them to respond, the video presents guiding questions for learners’ consideration which can help hem stay focused and engaged, and we can include some questions afterwards to test understanding and comprehension.
How will learners respond to this video on their own?
Learners may engage with the content presented in the video in several ways:
- Taking notes
- Personal reflection
- Completing assigned evaluations and answering questions
- Discussing with other students (if taught in an in-person or hybrid setting)
What activity can go alongside the video?
To help students engage with the content, we can test them after the video: quizzes with fill in the blanks, multiple choice and short answer questions can be used to test and evaluate comprehension. For teachers or educators teaching in person who wish to include an interactive portion, students can discuss in pairs or small groups as they work through the module.
How can we address potential barriers for learners in the use of the video to ensure an inclusive design?
To make sure our design remains inclusive, we can:
- Provide subtitles or transcript for students who are hard of hearing
- Give students alternative testing methods if they have learning differences (for example, discussion with the educator rather than written test)
Overall, this video is a good starting point and introduction for this subtopic.
Hi Jessica,
I really enjoyed reading how you would use this resource to introduce intersectionality and its impact on racism and racialization into the classroom. I appreciate how you pointed out that although the video does not force students to respond, it provides them with the opportunity for independent reflection throughout the duration of the lesson by providing students with guiding questions. Finding a resource that has learners asking “why” is so important for keeping them engaged, so it’s awesome that you found a resource that does that! I also like that you provided multiple ways for students to engage with the content beyond personal reflection, such as having students discuss their thoughts with peers, this is a great way to keep the students engaged, and encourage them to look at multiple perspectives. Awesome post!