Visual Media is extremely important to have in a 21st century classroom. Students are all different types of learners, and if the teacher doesn't provide different opportunities for students to learn, it isn't fair.
It's also important in a classroom to be visually stimulating, so children stay interested and paying attention to what you say. If you don't have an interesting thing for them to look at, children will become distracted and may not listen to your lesson. Then, their grades will suffer.
Not everything has to be taught with a video or pictures, but it is a good idea to have these available for students who learn in this way. These might even make it easier for the teacher, as you will have less to do during the lesson, and can focus on making sure that the children are understanding what is being taught. Its easier for one on one if you don't take up the entire class time explaining one thing.
Not all videos shown in class have to be made by the teacher either. In fact, teachers rarely make their own videos because there is a wealth of educational videos on the internet. They are on websites such as Youtube, which has a separate education section, Brainpop.com, and Teachertube.
Just remember these things when selecting a video to show in class- is it appropriate for both the age group and the lesson? If you answer yes to both of these questions, then it is okay for you to show it in class.
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