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We&#8217;ve also included<strong> program themes<\/strong>, <strong>essays<\/strong> <strong>by experts, maps, <\/strong>and <strong>discussion questions <\/strong>and <strong>activities <\/strong>that are intended to help you and your students learn more about the meaning of the events examined in each of the programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategies for Using the Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Video is most effective when used interactively rather than passively in class or group discussions. Consider using some of the following strategies when planning lessons or discussions based on WIDE ANGLE:<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Preview the programs<\/strong> to determine suitability for your objectives and your students.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Select program segments<\/strong> that are directly relevant to your topic and appropriate for your class. The WIDE ANGLE Web site includes specially selected video segments and the complete broadcast versions of all four programs.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Provide a focus for interaction<\/strong> &#8212; choose part of the segment to watch out or listen for. This assures that your students will focus on the information most relevant to your topic.<\/p>\n<p>4. Don&#8217;t be afraid to <strong>pause the program or replay a segment<\/strong> to underscore or clarify a point.<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;ve decided on the program or segments you&#8217;d like to cover, <strong>preview the essay and discussion questions and distribute printouts of the PDFs to your class.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Aknowledgements<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Writers<\/strong>: Marda Dunsky, Benjamin Liebman, Craig S. 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