Instructional Video

EdTech Tuesday: Risk-Taking in the Classroom with Bill Selak

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Interested in using technology in the classroom but worried about the risks involved? Listen as Bill Selak, a fourth-grade music teacher, describes his experiences integrating technology in the classroom and the positive impact of risk-taking on the growth of teachers and students alike.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Share this video with your administrator as a possible topic for discussion during a staff meeting
  • View this video with grade-level colleagues and discuss ideas for creating a culture of risk-taking in your classrooms
Classroom Considerations
  • Having trouble getting the video to play smoothly? Clicking the blue HD letters in the lower right corner will play the video at a lower resolution and decrease buffering time
Pros
  • Video explores real-life examples of how risk-taking improves student learning
  • Offers different ideas for using technology to enhance music lessons
Cons
  • None