Video combines audio and visual modalities to support ELL learners
Video is not text dependent and does not require decoding
Video can be replayed, paused and repeated anytime, anywhere
Removes performance anxiety from conferences or misinterpretation of tone
Enunciation, inflection and facial gestures support understanding
Commentary goes beyond typical syntax errors and embraces metacognition
Bridges the personal gap between student and instructor
Screencasting provides the use of cursor and drawing tools to highlight specific areas of focus
Students live in a Tiktok generation, they love videos!