Vocab Videos: New Way to Learn Vocabulary

As every teacher or tutor knows students each have their own way of learn and absorbing information. The everyday challenge an educator faces is that the presentation of all material is understood by not just a few students, but by every single one. For those of us who spent hours in English class in high school trying to learn words you thought you would never use again are now going to wish they were back in high school.

 

A-List Services, a test preparation and educational services company, has launched a nationwide contest on YouTube (News - Alert) to promote Vocab Videos, a revolutionary new vocabulary product for high school students.

 

The competition invites students and teachers to produce and submit short videos that illustrate the meanings of words frequently found on the SATs and other standardized tests. The contest runs until April 30 and includes monthly prizes and a $1,000 Grand Prize. In addition, anyone who submits 5 or more eligible videos will get a 1-month free subscription to Vocab Videos.

 

The program was developed over the last two years by tutors at A-List. The videos use both audio and visual cues enabling students to learn and remember the meanings of words much more effectively than with traditional flashcards. Each video provides a real-world representation of the meaning of a word in a way that students can relate to and understand.

 

Vocab Videos has already attracted considerable interest from schools. Dr. James Montesano, Paramus School Superintendent, explains: "Vocab Videos presents a unique and innovative way to help students strengthen their vocabulary skills and improve their SAT performance. The videos will attract the interest of young adult and is a creative and entertaining way to impact student learning."

Vocab Videos is available through a web-based platform where users can subscribe for one month ($9.99) or six months ($49.99). A DVD will soon be available on Amazon.com (News - Alert). Licensing agreements are available for schools and nonprofits.