Blog Since its debut in 1989, The Simpsons has been embedded in popular culture and entertained millions of viewers across the globe. Sometimes called the “encyclopedia of the US in the 20th and 21st century,” this cartoon has a broad coverage of all parts of American culture and society. Thus, it is more than ideal for […]
Teaching Spanish through Movies and Television
A good way to learn a language is to watch popular TV shows and movies. Do you love popular video clips? You do, or you don’t? Well, you will after checking out the videos below. Here are three examples of Spanish from some of our favorite films and shows. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone […]
Everything You Need to Know About Teaching with Movies
Motion pictures have fascinated society since the first film was created in the late 1800s. Since then, movies have only grown in popularity, generating billions of dollars in sales and inspiring millions of people around the world. Movies are now ingrained in popular culture, being the subject of quotes, colloquialisms, and memes. Given this phenomenon, […]
How to Have a Short Conversation in Spanish
Simple Greetings and Introduction A good way to start the conversation is to greet the other by “Qué tal” or “Buenos días/Buenas noches.” Then, you may want to give a bit more information about yourself. The two common verbs regarding introducing oneself are “ser” and “estar.” When you need to greet others, you should always […]
Introducing Live Discussions on ClassHook
Involve your entire class in the discussion. At ClassHook, we help educators find and effectively use videos in their lessons to boost student engagement and retention. Today, we’re excited to announce that you can now create more active, discussion-based learning experiences for your students on ClassHook. Introducing Live Discussions! Live Discussions are a simple and […]
15 Actionable Steps for Increasing Student Motivation and Engagement
As the school year starts one of the biggest challenges teachers face with their students is keeping their students motived and engaged. Here are 15 ways you can keep your students engaged and motivated during class.
Why You Should Use Movie Clips in Your Lessons
As an educator, you’re often looking for new ways to support your students in their learning. You’ll add videos, fun activities, worksheets, and other materials to your lessons so that students can demonstrate their learning. But have you considered adding movie clips into the mix? Yes, movies. Those entertaining works of art. With their enthralling […]
Where to Find Movie Clips to Use in Your Lessons
So you want to use a short movie clip to add some spice to your lesson. Where do you start your search? You can load up Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, or another streaming service, but it takes time to find the right movie, and you still need to skim through it to find just the right […]
Use In-Video Search to Search Within Videos on ClassHook
At ClassHook, we help educators find the perfect video clip for their lessons so they can make learning more fun and engaging for their students. While we classify all of our videos by subject area and grade level, and offer robust search filters, sometimes educators are searching for videos a little differently. Consider Shawna, for […]
4 essential tips on boosting reading engagement in your classroom
With the school year upon us all. One of the biggest challenges most teachers will face is getting students to re-learn how to focus and be engaged during class. Here are a few tips from EdSurge that will help you keep your students engaged during reading lessons. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-05-21-four-classroom-ready-tips-to-boost-reading-engagement-gap-and-drive-learning