Vlogging in primary school
This page introduces vlogging in primary school and shows how pupils can be prepared to work with educational vlogs in the classroom. It includes example vlogs with questions to spark discussion and build background knowledge.
When using vlogging as a tool for exchange and collaboration, it can be meaningful to begin with personal vlogs. Creating vlogs about oneself helps students get to know each other and often reveals shared interests and experiences, while also highlighting differences between countries and cultural contexts.
What do you know about vlogs and vlogging?
Individual reflection
Begin by giving pupils two minutes to think and write individually.
Encourage them to reflect on and respond to the following questions:
What is a vlog?
What kind of vlogs do I enjoy watching?
Class discussion
Follow up with a whole-class discussion. Possible guiding questions include:
How many pupils have seen a vlog before?
How many have created their own vlogs?
What types of vlogs do they like?
Would anyone like to share an example of a vlog they enjoy?
Why do you like this particular vlog?
Welcome from Even and Ken!
This introductory vlog introduces two teachers from the project team and demonstrates how vlogging can be approached for the first time. In the vlog, the teachers share their thoughts on what vlogging means to them and reflect on the ideas and aims behind vlogging in primary school.
Even and Ken practicing vlogging
In the following vlog, Even and Ken explore vlogging together from Trondheim, Norway, and Dublin, Ireland. The vlog shows their initial experiences with vlogging, including small mistakes that naturally occur in the learning process.
These moments highlight an important learning point: mistakes are a valuable part of learning and often lead to new insights. Viewers are encouraged to watch this vlog before starting their own vlogging activities.
Some questions for discussion in class
What is the difference between telling a story in writing and on video?
How important do you think sound is when making a vlog? What difference does it make?
What did you notice about the tone in which Even and Ken are speaking to each other?
Do you think they were rehearsing before they made this vlog? Did they have a script?
Why do you think it is useful to write a script and make a plan before recording a vlog?
Did you notice how they used different shots in this vlog?
What is the purpose of a wide, semi wide and close up?
