The document discusses the power of using films, videos, and television in the classroom. It describes how these audio-visual materials can transmit a wide range of content to students, bring real-world examples and events into the classroom, and make topics more understandable for diverse audiences. The document provides guidelines for proper use of these materials, such as preparing the classroom and pre-viewing activities. It also notes benefits, like creating an experience and accommodating different learning styles, and potential setbacks like promoting laziness.

1. The power of film,
video and TV in the
classroom
BY: RACHEL Z. JORDAN & DINDO ETCOBANEZ JR.

2. In general…
 Films are either short or long clippings
intended to explain something visually
 Videos, on the other hand are pretty much the
same thing, but in most cases shows a story.
 Television (TV) is the material/tool that is used
to present both film and video.

3. What they do…
 It can transmit a wide range of audio-visual
materials like still pictures, specimens, films
and drama.
 Bring models of excellence to the viewer
 Bring reality to the home or the classroom
through film or videotape

4.  See and hear world events as they happen
 Make a topic understandable to a wide variety
of age and audience.
 Provide sounds and sights that are not easily
available

5. Procedures and guidelines when using
A-V materials
 Prepare the classroom
 Prepare previewing activities
 Do not interrupt the viewing
 Make sure sights and sounds are clear
 After viewing, make the students feel at ease by
avoiding difficult questions, start the discussion with
light question.

6.  Make sure that the use of TV is in lined with your
expected learning outcomes and is relevant to the
topic.
 Avoid using audio-visual materials for the sake of
killing time, make sure that viewing is significant and
serves a purpose.

7. BENEFITS OF USING THE AUDIO-
VISUAL MATERIALS:
 It creates an experience.
 It makes learning interactive
 Enhances the lesson
 Accommodates the diversity of the student’s and
their learning styles
 Creates enthusiasm in the students

8. THE SETBACKS OF A-V MATERIALS
Promotes laziness for both students and
teacher
Hinders the development of creative
thinking and imagination
Additional expense on the part of the
schools