point a to point b » brainpop http://www.pointatopointb.org Technology is transforming learning. All you need is an idea of where you are, and where you need to go. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:50:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 A Refreshing Look at a Hot Topic http://www.pointatopointb.org/2009/10/19/a-refreshing-look-at-a-hot-topic/ http://www.pointatopointb.org/2009/10/19/a-refreshing-look-at-a-hot-topic/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:30 +0000 Michael http://www.pointatopointb.org/?p=1049 We have certainly heard a lot about the H1N1 virus and what we should do to help prevent its spread. When I first read the email from BrainPOP that they had resources about H1N1 (swine flu), my first reaction was, “Oh, great, even Tim & Moby are talking about it.”

I must say that I was [...]]]> We have certainly heard a lot about the H1N1 virus and what we should do to help prevent its spread. When I first read the email from BrainPOP that they had resources about H1N1 (swine flu), my first reaction was, “Oh, great, even Tim & Moby are talking about it.”

I must say that I was pleasantly surprised about the swine flu video for 2 reasons – first that it is directed at students, not adults (as all BrainPOP videos are), and secondly, the treatment of the vocabulary in the video is excellent. Any key vocabulary term used in the video is displayed clearly as the conversation ensues. The video displayed while the vocabulary is on the screen gives visual cues to what the term means. This provides reinforcement for the key points, and develops vocabulary skills.

I think the video is a good conversation starter or reinforcement to help kids express their questions and/or opinions about the H1N1 virus. Check it out:

You can also check out the BrainPOP section on Swine Flu or BrainPOP Jr. video on Hand Washing.

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