Hey everyone! Welcome to our fun and educational review. Today, we’re going to talk about a cool tool called ClassHook. It’s like a special YouTube just for teachers and students!
ClassHook is a website that helps teachers find video clips to use in their classrooms. These clips come from popular movies and cartoons that you might already know and love. The best part? They’re all chosen to be suitable for students from kindergarten all the way to high school!
ClassHook works like a search engine. You can type in a topic you’re interested in, like “astronomy” or “humor,” and it will show you video clips related to that topic. There are about 4,000 videos to choose from, so there’s plenty to explore!
ClassHook has some awesome features:
ClassHook is a fantastic way to start a lesson or get a conversation going. It’s not meant to be the main part of a class, but it can definitely make learning more exciting!
Teachers can also assign clips to students and see their responses to questions. This makes it easy to check if everyone understands the topic.
ClassHook is a user-friendly tool that makes learning fun by using videos you already enjoy. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just want to see a funny clip, ClassHook has something for everyone.
That’s all for our review of ClassHook! We hope you enjoyed learning about this awesome tool. Don’t forget to check it out and see how it can make your learning experience even better!
Explore ClassHook and find video clips that interest you. Create a playlist of at least three clips that you think would be great for a classroom lesson. Share your playlist with your classmates and explain why you chose each clip.
Choose a video clip from ClassHook and come up with three questions that you would ask your classmates to make the video more interactive. Think about what you want them to learn from the clip and how you can make it engaging.
Pick a subject category from ClassHook, like science or history. Find a video clip related to that subject and write a short summary of what the clip is about. Share your findings with the class and discuss what you learned.
Discuss with your classmates why the profanity skipping feature is important in educational settings. Find a clip that might benefit from this feature and talk about how it helps maintain a respectful learning environment.
Watch a video clip from ClassHook that presents a debatable topic. Split into two groups and hold a classroom debate on the topic. Use evidence from the clip to support your arguments and practice respectful discussion skills.
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Hey everyone, it’s your Common Sense Editorial team! I’m Tanner, and that’s Bianca. Every Tuesday on YouTube, we bring you reviews from our site, Common Sense Education, which you can find at commonsense.org/education. We rate and review educational technology that can be used in your classroom.
Today, Bianca is going to show us a tool called ClassHook. Let’s pull up the review.
ClassHook allows you to use popular video clips in your classroom. These clips are curated and suitable for ages K through 12. It operates like a search engine for students, but be aware that there may be content for older students as well. There are filters for inappropriate content, but those are premium features. We’ll discuss both the free and paid features available.
ClassHook offers high-interest videos, including cartoons and movies that students are already watching. One great aspect is that it categorizes videos by subject. For example, if you’re looking for something on astronomy or humor, you can search for specific terms, and the library currently has about 4,000 videos. While it may not have the same scope as YouTube, it allows you to search for specific topics and find videos with precise timing related to those topics.
There are also playlists that group videos based on subject areas like business, health, and language. The site has a free version, which is quite useful, but the premium features offer additional search filters and customization options for videos. For instance, you can add questions within the videos, but with premium features, you can customize those assignments further.
ClassHook has some smart tools, including profanity skipping, which is a premium feature. You can also compare video clips side by side, which is an interesting feature, although its practical use may vary. For example, you could compare different examples of humor from various shows or films.
It’s important to note that any content students search for will come through, so it’s essential to ensure they know how to use this tool appropriately. The site allows for searching within videos, which adds value compared to typical YouTube searches. Everything is tagged, so if you’re looking for something specific, like metaphors, you can easily find related content.
You can create your own playlists based on clips within the site or upload your own clips, but to have them featured on the site, you need to submit them to ClassHook first. You can also assign clips to students, and their responses to embedded questions will be displayed.
The site is user-friendly, and most features are easily accessible. However, some teacher resources are not centralized, which could be improved. There are instructional materials available, but it seems most teachers will come in with their own plans rather than looking for resources to integrate these clips.
ClassHook is best used as a hook to a lesson, introducing a topic or sparking a conversation. While it can be a great way to engage students, it’s not intended to be the sole focus of an entire class period.
That wraps up our overview of ClassHook! Make sure to stop by again, subscribe to the channel, like the video, and comment below. We’ll see you next week!
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This version removes any inappropriate language and maintains a professional tone throughout.
Classhook – A tool or resource used by teachers to find educational video clips that can be used to engage students in learning. – The teacher used Classhook to find a funny video clip that explained the science topic we were learning about.
Teachers – Individuals who help students learn by providing instruction and guidance in various subjects. – Our teachers always encourage us to ask questions if we don’t understand something in class.
Students – Young people who attend school to gain knowledge and skills in different subjects. – The students worked together on a project about renewable energy sources.
Videos – Recorded visual media that can be used to teach or explain concepts in an engaging way. – We watched several educational videos about the solar system during science class.
Learning – The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching. – Learning about history helps us understand how past events shape our world today.
Classroom – A room where students and teachers gather for lessons and learning activities. – The classroom was decorated with colorful posters that displayed important math formulas.
Clips – Short segments of video or audio used to illustrate or teach a specific point. – The teacher showed us clips from a documentary to help us understand the life cycle of butterflies.
Topics – Subjects or themes that are studied or discussed in class. – This week, our science topics include weather patterns and climate change.
Interactive – Involving active participation and engagement, often through digital tools or activities. – The interactive quiz on the computer helped us review what we learned in the history lesson.
Playlists – Collections of videos or audio files that are grouped together for a specific purpose or theme. – Our teacher created a playlist of educational songs to help us remember the steps of the water cycle.
