Blog We’ve redesigned playlists to be more intuitive and cohesive. Playlists are one of the most widely-used features on ClassHook. Educators use them to organize clips by topic and class period, and to save clips for later viewing. Playlists worked just fine, but we saw room for improvement in terms of their ability to organize and […]
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How ClassHook Benefits Educators
What is ClassHook? ClassHook benefits educators as the ideal place where K-12 educators find videos and clips from television shows and films to incorporate into any lesson plan. Believe it or not, a wealth of knowledge can be found in television and film. Why Education Professionals Use ClassHook Voted the Best Website for Teaching and […]
Parents As Partners in the Learning Experience
As students are gearing up for the school year ahead of them, we understand how it is for parents who want to be more involved in their children’s success. At ClassHook, we see parents as partners in the learning experience. That’s why we’re committed to bridging the foundation between the parents and their teachers. Using […]
Helping Educators Curb Profanity in Clips
In classrooms, many educators want to create fun and inclusive classroom environments by incorporating short videos into their lessons. On ClassHook there are thousands of entertaining clips curated to support critical thinking for students to build the connections between academics and real life. As an uncontrollable variable to movies and shows that are rated PG-13 […]
ClassHook’s New Browsing Experience
In education, we know we’re only as successful as the teachers we serve. That’s why ClassHook is always seeking and incorporating your feedback into our platform. Our new browsing experience launches today with expanded tools to help you find clips more efficiently and easily. Our new features include: A more consolidated subject view A new […]
How to Create Live Discussions on ClassHook
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Using ClassHook to Teach History
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
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 […]
Support for schools impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)
UPDATE: This offer has now expired. Thank you to all the educators, schools, and districts who have reached out. It’s our pleasure to have been able to support you during these challenging times. Is your school closed or planning to close due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)? We’d like to support your school during this challenging […]
Encourage Inquiry with Student Questions
When showing videos in your classroom, it can be difficult to gauge student understanding. You may pause the video to ask clarifying questions, or you might ask students to complete an activity after watching the video. However, these methods don’t always reach all of your learners since the most active participants will respond to your […]