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Our task was to analyse videos “In the kitchen“, “Hobbies“ and “The Cheese Slicer“. To start with, all these videos are exceptional and innovative. Of course, there are some shortcomings but at least two of these three videos are equal to the task.

IN THE KITCHEN
The educational goal of this video is to present new vocabulary and to widen pupils’ vocabulary involving activities in the kitchen using their visual memory. It is nice to see that they have used different opportunities to refer to new words. In this video are used small arrows and the extra column to point at new words. I would add phonetic symbols and pronunciation. The students should hear the pronunciation too. Then it is easier for them to remember these new words.

The educational purposes are not completely approached. I would use it if I want to teach such kind of new words but I would add phonetic symbols and pronunciation of these words.

The pupils have more passive than active role but it depends on that what the teacher gives them as a while-viewing task. They are passive until they have to solve some kind of exercises.

If you are creative, you can use this video in a lot of phases of learning situations. You can use it to present new words, to practice new words, to revise new words, etc. You just have to think about an extra work and different tasks that are situated with this video.

The technical quality of this educational video is good enough. It is great that even all the smallest details are clear and easily recognisable. Music in the background is not a bad idea but this video still needs some conversation and voice. The music choice for this video was incorrect. First music track did not match the represented situation where family is at home and is preparing to sit around the table to have a meal. Music did not support the spirit of described idyll. There were many disturbing shadows. I could improve that video technically by improving lighting and focusing.
There are any misuses of English. The chosen music is original. There is one song that is more fast-paced and catching and another, which is more slow and warm-hearted. It is more like animation and it seems suitable for the target group of the video. It is good that there is any unsuitable vocabulary.

HOBBIES
The educational goal of this video is to develop vocabulary related to hobbies and a number of different activities. Also, it shows that hobbies can be fun.
The educational purposes are approached. They presented new words; there were also phonetic symbols, pronunciation and example sentences. It is a good idea to use these example sentences and activities on the video but it would be practical to pronounce these sentences too because then there is a meaning for these sentences.

The pupils have passive role when using the video but the worksheet based on the video changes the situation and the pupils will have active role when using the video.

The technical quality of the educational video is good but it can be better. In some episodes, the picture was too dark and picture quality was below average. Seemed like the video was shot with poor camera or a mobile phone. Learning video should be with better quality. In some cases background music and the activity does not fit together. The music itself was good, but I would replace some music with other songs. Some activities should last longer.

THE CHEESE SLICER
Unfortunately, it is not the customary educational video. We tried to think about the educational coals of this video but we cannot see any educational purposes of this video. We have to admit that we did not get the picture! What should the pupils do while watching this video? Is it a silent film?

Our favourite educational video was “Hobbies” because it was eye-catching and exciting to watch. All the new words were correctly presented and the music was alternating.


Maarja Tuul and Meliita Proosa