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Reggae Music

Hearing reggae music, everyone thinks about Jamaica and Bob Marley. However, there is much more to that kind of music than that. This clip provides information about reggae and the rastafari culture and is part of EduHi's special series "G'scheit g'schaut" ("Let the music play"). It can be used in several different ways and linked to different subjects including music appreciation and cultural studies.

Types of PC Games

A lot of young people enjoy playing computer games - there are a lot of different kinds of games: jump'n'run-games, strategy games, simulations,. In their "G'scheit g'schaut"-special on computer games, EduHi provides an overview of some important types of games. Tis clip could be used to stimulate a discussion about the value of PC games, as an observation exercise or to support an exercise in prediction.

The Tree in Art

This video clip focuses on the tree and its symbolic use in art. It could be used to illustrate different artistic styles and to stimulate discussion about different artistic genres or to encourage students to be more observant in their artistic appreciation of common phenomenon in daily life.  

The First Impression Counts

The first impression counts - especially when you approach a person you like for the first time. EduHi asked Austria's etiquette guru Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer for some tips on how to succeed when establishing contact with someone. This clip could be used to discuss support a general discussion on etiquette or on cultural issues related to etiquette. It could also be used as part of an observation exercise.

Paul Klee

This clip focuses on the artist Paul Klee and some of his best known art works. It illustrates different techniques and elements of Klee's work and could be used in art appreciation classes for different level students.  

Tattoos

Tattoos are very popular amongst young people. Have you ever asked yourself why so many people have them? Or have you ever wondered how to find out if a tattoo studio is reputable? EduHi accompanied a young man to a tattoo studio and talked to a dermatologist about getting tattoos removed. This clip raises a number of interesting questions related to tattoos and body art in general and could be used to initiate a dscussion on tattoos and related topics.

Xenophobia

In this cartoon aimed at quite young children, they are familiarized with the notion of xenophobia, learning that being different is not threatening but is instead enriching for our lives. It takes a narrative approach that children can identify with.  

Video Processing

The clip provides an introduction to how video processing has changed over the years. It describes how the rising need for cost reduction in a rapidly developing cinematographic industry has driven the need for new technologies and approaches to video processing. This clip could be used to show different types of processes and the evolution that has taken place in the film and video industry, it could also be used for observation purposes.

Modern Greek Sculpture in Athens

This video clip presents modern greek sculpture. The works shown range from traditional marble and stone statues to contemporary space installations. It could be used to attract students’ attention with its strongly visual representation. The teacher could also stop the clip at certain points and ask the students to make comments about the works, helping them to enhance their skills in comparison, interpretation, evaluation and extrapolation. It could be used as a stimulus to discussions about the role of art in public places as well as in arts' appreciation classes. It could also be...