So in class we have talked about Blogs and Videos but what about when you combine the two?
Well you get a Vlog. For those of you who don;t know, a vlog is a blog, just instead of typing it out, you record yourself doing it on a video camera or webcam. There are many famous Youtubers who Vlog about their life constantly and even make a living out of it. Below is an example of such a Youtuber:
Vlogs are a great way to express your thoughts just how you want them expressed. With a blog, words can be misinterpreted or you just don't know how to write it down correctly. With vlogs, its simple and easy to do.
In an educational setting, a teacher could make his/her students do a weekly vlog where they are uploaded to a wiki or something like that. I think if a student does not like typing, or feels more effective doing a video, then a vlog is a possible option to do.
So what do you guys think of Vlogs? Are they a possible classroom tool? leave your comment and thoughts below.
As always, thank you for reading and I hope you have a great day! Take care, have a GREAT Spring Break, and remember...
~Add a little Streiff to your life~
-Joey S.
What an excellent point! Video and blogging can be TOGETHER. This is a great synthesis of two concepts that we have already established as useful and unique.
ReplyDeleteJoey!!! I loved this post and so I decided to do mine on the same. Lol I realized I was watching Vlogs without even realizing they were. I think this is an excellent idea to use in a classroom as it does give way for freedom of expression but within some sort of guidelines.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I saw the Taylor Swift goat video a few weeks ago and could not stop laughing. This girl is also hilarious.
ReplyDeleteSecond, the idea of Vlogs in the classroom reminds me a little bit of VoiceThreads. It is a great way to show your opinion with more than just words. I am a very emotional talker, so I like the idea of people seeing exactly what I mean (gesticulations and all). Anywho! I like Vlogs, and I think it would be interesting to have students create a few. Maybe we should do them in NPM...? Maybe not.
Haha I know what you mean Sam! Those goat remixes are hysterical!
DeleteBut I totally agree with you when you said we should try a vlog in NPM. Even if it is just for a week! I really think it would be a cool way to see how our fellow classmates really feel about a topic!