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I think teaching with stories can catch the attention of learners and make it easier for learners to recall information because telling stories can be a fun and have many different forms of telling the story, such as through a play, an art piece, a dance, a song, and many more . In addition, telling personal stories can help students reflect on their own personal experiences or other aspects that surround then (like social media). Students are able to recall information they can personally relate and can be excited about sharing their stories with their peers as well. When a story makes a great impact on learners either positively and/or negatively they tend to remember it, because it can trigger a certain memory in their brains.
Some pros about using video creation as a teaching tool can promote creativity in the classrooms. For example, using video creation with the older grades can grab their attention and they would be more likely to put more effort in something they are interested in. Another pro is that student can use video editing as a form of expressing their emotions and gives them a free range of how to do that. Video creation can also enhance learners to engage in the materials being delivered as well, instead of having someone lecture in the front of the room.
Some cons about using video creation is that some school may not have enough technology for the class to use. Another aspect is there may be unstable connections in the classrooms, which can cause a lot of frustration when using technology as part of your lesson. Lastly, video creation seems to only work with older grades, so it doesn’t really compliment the younger grade’s lessons. There are many more cons, but I am going to keep it short.