CPB article!!!!

#2 How can teachers use video to promote student achievement?

I know that when a teacher shows a video in class I am a happy camper. I feel that I can watch and learn what I need and actively engage with the material. The article talks about students being active learners and bringing their own knowledge and experience to what is being viewed. I think this is completely true. Visuals (along with sound) "trigger instinct, emotion, and impulse." It is best because the students will remember content they have watched that they connect with. Studies have shown (in the article, as well as what we learned in class) that students will remember up to 50% of what is seen and heard.
Not only is the above true, but certain students learn differently than others. One student might be fine just listening to lecture, but another student might need to view and hear something to learn what is needed.
Visuals, such as television in the class, motivate students to learn. A teacher could put on a program that is relevant and intriguing to students. It's not the traditional way of learning, which is teacher-centered. A good program is interactive with students and is not too easy or too hard to retain.
It all depends on what is being shown in the class. If a teacher shows an out of date clip, a lot of students might lose interest. It depends on the teacher and their judgment.
Thanks!