About Rockin' Russian
Many times, the Internet provides video material that can be used in language classrooms. As an example, we will explore the Rockin' Russian music video program as a supplement to language and culture instruction in Russian. This web-based program encourages language students to learn vocabulary, grammar, and cultural literacy at their individual proficiency levels. Students increase their time on task by far, as compared to relying solely on traditional classroom time.
In this clip, pay particular attention to the captioning feature of the player and the type of support it might provide. Also, note how the exercises take into account the proficiency of each learner using the player. How would you direct students in using these features?