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INTRODUCTION
Many of us looked forward to the days when a substitute teacher
filled in. Substitute teachers usually meant class was put on hold in
favor of watching videos! From Bill Nye the Science Guy to The Magic
School Bus and The Voyage of the Mimi, we always looked forward to
binge-watching videos on substitute teacher days. Video lessons
aren’t just for substitute teachers anymore. Video is becoming an
integral part of classroom learning for students around the world.
One study found that 46% of teachers have made at least one video
lesson. In Australia, the curriculum now includes greater emphasis
on creating multimedia projects. Given that more than 500 million
hours of video are watched on YouTube each day, it’s no wonder
video is becoming central to learning and creative development.
Video consumption is on the rise, and students can benefit from
mastering basic video creation skills. YouTube has over a billion users,
almost one-third of total internet users. For high schoolers, video
development and creation will be an essential skill for college and the
workforce. For younger students, making videos can help with
creative development and offers a platform for self-expression.
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