Finding and Using Educational Videos: A How-To-Do-It Manual (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians)

Here is a comprehensive, general overview on acquiring and using educational videos to fullest advantage that will teach elementary and middle school library media specialists and teachers how to sift through the many video resources available, organize their collection, and successfully integrate video into the educational setting. The manual features an extensive, up-to-date video bibliography cross-referencing titles by key word. Also covered are incorporating video into the curriculum; lesson planning; teaching techniques for video presentations; printed support materials; developing viewing skills; choosing and using equipment; training staff; and recording your own educational videos. Three appendixes list video sources, outline copyright issues, and provide sample lesson plans and flyers.