Camera System Connects Homes to Classrooms
Today I read an article entitled, "Camera System Connects Homes to Classrooms." This article discussed a school which has chosen to use camera system to present classroom material to students who are away from school. As the article stated, teachers record their class lessons which can later be review by students at home. Although the program was intended for students who are absent, I believe that all students can benefit from this system.
Often in school, kids are distracted by other students behavior problems or because they just aren't paying attention. Having a review of the lesson available at home is a nice luxury. This also helps if students have a question while completing homework. Students can listen to teacher instructions without zero distractions. I particularly like the fact that teachers can plan for their absence by recording a lesson and leaving it for the substitute teacher. Instead of wasting a class day with busy work, the substitute teacher simply pops in the DVD and the kids watch their teacher present the lesson.
I wish that all school districts had the funds to incorporate such programs in their school because this would help keep students learning at home as well as in school. Also, an added bonus would be for parents! I would love to see a such a program in my children school because I can assist them better with questions that I am unfamiliar with.
I agree with you Tiffany! Having access to a school lecture can truly be an advantage to a student. I teach the same course face-to-face as I do hybrid online. I had a student who was failing in my face-to-face session. English happened to be her second language and despite varied attempts to improve her quiz scores, nothing seemed to helped until I made narrated lectures with video clips added in - available to her. Her grades improved significantly and it appears that she will pass the course. She even commented on how it helped her understanding and retention. I believe it has many advantages and uses.
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