education

Using TV Shows and Movies to Learn Literary Devices

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 Evelyn Ho

There’s no doubt that there are many ways for students to learn literary devices both inside and outside of typical classroom instruction. A great way to make learning complex literary devices more memorable and easy for students to digest is to use content from TV shows and movies. By using clips from popular media, teachers […]

Easing Shy Students into the Classroom with ClassHook

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 Sophie Vu

When it comes to participation styles, each student has their own personality. There are those that easily share their thoughts on any subject, some that may be more soft-spoken yet still can be persuaded into a discussion, and of course, those that are absolutely adamant about their refusal to verbally participate in class. Unfortunately, motivating […]

Supporting Special Education Through ClassHook

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Evelyn Ho

ClassHook strives to accommodate a variety of learners and their needs. We want to assist all students in their learning process whether it is through our educational clips that teach social-emotional learning or through our video features that can be adjusted to suit the needs of students with learning disabilities. ClassHook has been beneficial in […]

Teaching Ethics with Ed, Edd, n Eddy

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Gabbie Burton

We all know the notorious trio Ed, Edd n Eddy are known for their somewhat loose grasp on morals. As unethical as they may be, Ed, Edd n Eddy is a great and funny way to get students to think about ethics and kick-off class discussions on morality. Check out ClassHook’s favorite clips for teaching […]

Teaching ELA With Friends

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Gabbie Burton

Studying English and Language Arts starts in books, but seeing examples of grammatical concepts or rhetorical strategies in action is a great way to take learning off the page. We all know and love the show Friends. This New York City-based friend group is best known for their quirky antics, but they also have a […]

How to Automatically Skip Profanity on ClassHook

April 16, 2020May 29, 2020 Gabbie Burton

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How to Create Live Discussions on ClassHook

April 5, 2020May 29, 2020 Thomas McKenna

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Top 7 Clips for Business Ethics

March 30, 2020April 17, 2020 Gabbie Burton

When it comes to ethics, sometimes it’s easier to show than tell. We all have different conceptions of what it means to be ethical when it comes to business. If you are a teacher looking for a way to show students business ethics in action, check out ClassHook’s top 7 videos. 1. A View to […]

Using ClassHook to Teach History

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Mira Levy

As many students and educators transition to distance learning, you may want to employ additional tools to keep curriculum engaging in the absence of face to face interaction. ClassHook’s database of educational video clips is an excellent resource to bolster an online lesson plan. For instance, you may find it helpful to utilize one of […]

Using Videos in Online or Distance Learning

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Gabbie Burton

The coronavirus impacts more than just our health— it impacts the way we teach and the way students learn. As schools close to deal with this growing pandemic, educators and students find themselves having to adjust to online learning. Making the Jump from Physical Classrooms to Online Learning Millions have already embraced online learning. There […]