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Andrist, Lester; Chepp, Valerie; Dean, Paul; Miller, Michael V. – Teaching Sociology, 2014
Given the massive volume of course-relevant videos now available on the Internet, this article outlines a pedagogy to facilitate the instructional employment of such materials. First, we describe special features of streaming media that have enabled their use in the classroom. Next, we introduce a typology comprised of six categories (conjuncture,…
Descriptors: Sociology, Video Technology, Instructional Materials, Technology Uses in Education
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Scanlan, Stephen J.; Feinberg, Seth L. – Teaching Sociology, 2000
Presents the animated television series "The Simpsons" as a tool to reach undergraduate students by using popular culture to teach sociology. Discusses "The Simpsons" and sociology, provides a sample of the sociological themes embedded within the show, and how to use "The Simpsons." Provides information gleaned from…
Descriptors: Animation, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Popular Culture