The importance of using video materials in online classes

Abstract

The world of the latest information technologies is occupying an increasingly place in our life. Changes in the education system have led to improvement of teaching methods and techniques. In addition, the advent of the coronavirus pandemic has led to a new lifestyle and great innovations in education as well. We have begun to use technologies more actively in all areas. The use of the latest technologies in class increases motivation and cognitive activity of students of all ages as well as broadens their horizons. Today, the use of video in English lessons is an integral part of language learning process and an effective tool to support teacher’s work. Using videos, we stimulate interest and broaden a range of their interests in language learning. Demonstration of video in the learning process and working on the video helps to solve certain problems in listening, speaking, reading and writing. In addition to serving as an incentive to learn foreign languages customs, video materials help students to get acquainted with the history, traditions and of the people from other countries. The article discusses the importance of using video materials in foreign language lessons, including online lessons. It sets forth the right time and right place for showing video materials. Video demonstration consists of several stages. The importance of the work on post-watching tasks is also emphasized in the article