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5 Strategies to Keep Students Engaged During History Videos
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever shown a history video or documentary in class… only to see your students zoning out after 15 minutes.
Yup, I've been there!
Today’s students are used to short-form, high-stimulation content like TikTok and YouTube shorts, so long educational films can feel slow, even when the content is great.
In this video, I’ll share 5 practical strategies to keep your students engaged and actually learning from videos in social studies and history.
👉 Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Purposeful Viewing Guides
- Pause and Discuss
- Active Note-Taking Structures
- Movement and Roles
- Creative Post-Video Activities
Whether you’re teaching American history, state history, or world cultures, these tips will help your students focus, engage, and remember what they watch.
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