McGilvery, C. (2011). Content Area Video Blogs: Making Content Comprehensible for Language Learning. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (pp. 289-292). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/38716
Abstract: This study examines the use of blogs as a platform for content related videos that English Language Learners (ELLs) can watch to better understand content concepts. ELLs have to overcome many challenges as they acquire the English language. Many ELLs have a hard time internalizing a deep understanding of content to further their education. A Content Area Video Blog (CAVB) is a platform teachers can easily create to engage and enhance students' ability to understand and learn academic vernacular. In this study, inservice teachers provide their perceptions on the use of CAVBs. Results indicate a positive perception of CAVBs helping students development academic language. CAVBs can be implemented in any content area to make content comprehensible. CAVBs can be created to prepare and reinforce ELLs' understanding of content that will promote academic success.
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