Featured Videos
Stage Designing and Painting of the 18th Century
Wednesday, 16 December, 2009 - 18:40
This video shows how stages were set up, painted and animated in the 18th century and is rich in visual content and representation. It presents an exact model of an 18th century stage with all its mechanisms, painting and other paraphernalia. At the same time, an expert describes 18th century theatre allowing the viewer to understand the conditions of that era as well as the evolution of stage design. This clip could be used as an introduction or hook to classwork related to drama studies or to support an observation or prediction exercise.
Music/Sound Games: Pitch
Sunday, 13 December, 2009 - 16:06
This video clip provides insight into what pitch is in music by using simple examples. It includes a demonstration of different games, during which students develop their skills and learn to distinguish between sounds of different pitch. At the end of the clip there are more interactive games for non participanting students who take part in the audience. The clip can also be used as an introduction to understanding pitch and melody, to developing skills in observing and reproducing vocal sounds with singing and in predicting and assessing different music themes.
The Water Cycle
Tuesday, 8 December, 2009 - 17:12
This video describes the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. Using a mix of library footage and animations, it provides a clear description of how water moves on earth. It could be used in several ways; as a hook or stimulus to help engage or stimulate the learner, as an introduction to a topic related to the environment for example or as a way to provide clear visual information about dynamic phenomena.
Tuning Fork
Tuesday, 8 December, 2009 - 16:58
A soundwave created by a tuning fork is recorded by a computer and then it is shown on screen. This clip could be used to support observational exercises and/or to show how a tuning fork works.
Magnetic Field
Tuesday, 8 December, 2009 - 16:16
A magnetic field is made visible by spreading iron dust around a magnet. This clip provides a clear representation of a common physical phenomenon and could be used to support classroom work on magnetism.
Microcosmos
Monday, 7 December, 2009 - 17:58
Starting with an image of a leaf, this clip zooms in closer and closer until the viewer ends up inside a carbon atom. Supported by spacy music by G. Holst, The Planets. This clip could be used to support discussions about dimensions, distance and size as well as being used as a hook to initiate debates about evolution and scientific research.
Macrocosmos
Monday, 7 December, 2009 - 17:50
A voyage through space, starting from a height of 10 meters, we end up ten million light years away. Supported by spacy music by J. Williams (taken from 'Star Wars'). This clip could be used to support discussions about dimensions, distance and size as well as being used as a hook to initiate debates about evolution and scientific research.
The Lost Wax Bronze Casting Sculpture Process
Sunday, 8 November, 2009 - 08:30
This video clip which does not have a voice-over shows the ancient process of sculpturing in bronze and could be used to attract students’ attention with strong visual material. It can be used to illustrate this ancient process or as a way to hone skills in observation, prediction amd synthesis. Another way to use this clip is to invite students to prepare their own narration so offering opportunities to enhance presentation skills in different languages.
A Heavy Price to Pay
Thursday, 22 October, 2009 - 15:24
This clip showing the massive level of destruction and damage to infrastructure, buildings and cities in post-war France could be used in several different ways. It works well as a stimulus or hook to provoke a discussion on a variety of different topics related to conflict, warfare and reconciliation. It could also be used in affective domains as it is likely to encourage or facilitate empathy and emotional engagement on the part of the student.
The Parthenon
Friday, 9 October, 2009 - 16:40
This clip from a series created by the Greek Ministry of Education is rich in visual content and shows the Athenian civilization of the 5th century BC. It could be used in several ways, as part of a history class for example or for comparison and contrasting purposes with other ancient civilisations.