Reaction Videos

Have your students react to different forms of media using this popular Youtube video format.

Professor: Dr. Al Hiquiana, Mitzi Icasiano, Roshan Uttamchandani,
Subject: MEMELEC002 – Asian Showbiz

Intended Learning Outcome: Analyze, synthesize, and critique content, such as , using a multimedia format.

This can be done as either an individual or group activity.
This design pattern can be applied to any course that discusses content, such as arts, literature, etc.
Though this particular pattern aims for students to analyze video content such as movies and shows, this can be expanded to other forms of content such as books, games, etc.
There are a range of free and paid tools available for video editing – we recommend that you look also try looking into free options to recommend to your students.

U.N.I.T.A.S. Design Principles	Application
Understands the learner	Reaction videos are a trend on Youtube that students should be familiar with and possibly interested in trying out themselves. Further, it allows students to create something with a personal touch that they can be proud of.
Inspires curiosity and self-development	Students can learn and practice new skills in video editing, vlogging, etc.
Achieves learning goals	Students are able to directly apply the concepts they learn in class to real-world scenarios and content.

Learn how to facilitate in-class reading sessions that can work for even technical text.

Create a “roadmap” that your students can go back to as they complete their projects.

A digital twist on a common classroom practice.

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