movies in the classroom

[Beth Benoit]

Over the years I've seen many discussions on TIPS about movies to show in the classroom and this has always made me wonder about the time considerations of showing it.  Specifically, how do each of you go about showing a movie for use in class?   The obvious possibilities are: A.  Use a whole class - or two if needed - to show a full-length movie B.  Edit clips from a movie for use in class C.  Assign the movie to be watched outside of class   Each scenario has its pluses and minuses, and some choices are more available depending on the time length of your class.  (For example, I'm now teaching two classes that run 3 1/2 hours long, meeting once a week.  While I thought this would be a great chance to show a "whole movie," I find that I still don't have enough time to show a 1 1/2 hour movie and still cover the necessary classroom material that I want to cover.)  So I'm still pulling clips from movies that I edit myself, but wishing, for example, I could show "Twelve Angry Men" in its entirety.   What methods have you chosen to use movies in class?   Beth Benoit University System of New Hampshire --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]