Using Classhook Videos to Engage Students in eLearning Experiences

Classhook is a video engagement resource that I discovered a few years ago and it is one of the first places I explore when I am looking for new videos to engage students in a concept or activity. Classhook curates short video clips from movies, television, and more for educators and students. 

"TV shows and movies often contain scenes that discuss topics such as Science, Math, Art, Music, and more. While funny and amusing, these scenes also have valid educational merit.
Such scenes not only teach students but also make learning more relevant. Students can associate a concept in class to an image they see in their everyday lives. Bringing television shows and movies to your classroom helps connect students' personal lives to the concepts they are learning in class. As a result, content retention increases, and learning becomes more fun." (Source)

A great way to explore Classhook for the first time is to visit the Use Cases page. This page connects popular clips to a variety of educational topics. The Classhook blog is another great resource to explore how you can use Classhook with your students. 

Classhook Features (Classhook is free, but some of the features require a premium subscription.)

• A searchable database of popular movie and television clips. (Free)
• Clips aligned to subjects, grade levels, and standards. (Free)
• Sample discussion questions connected to each clip. (Free)
• Live discussions can be used to pause videos and engage students. (Free)
• Official Playlists - These playlists are playlists created by the ClassHook team. Each playlist contains clips that can be used to teach a specific topic thoroughly. (Free)
• Educator dashboard that includes recommended videos, playlists, and more. (Free)
• Tools to share videos with students, including connections to Google Classroom. (Free)
• Vocabulary Finder - Search for specific vocabulary words within scenes from movies and television. (Premium)
• Educators can also submit or request clips

Additional Video Resources to Engage All Learners

• Edpuzzle - Interactive video engagement resource
• PlayPosit - Interactive video engagement resource
• TEDEd - Customized video lessons
• TED Talks - Collection of talks from expert speakers
• YouTube - Playlists and channels connected to anything and everything.