The Stream

Videotelling


A story-first approach to video


A course for ELT professionals
🗓️ Starts 5 April 2026

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Videotelling

A story-first
approach to video


A course for ELT professionals

🗓️ Starts 5 April 2026

 


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Use adverts, viral clips and film scenes to become a confident storyteller – and help your students do the same.

 
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Use adverts, viral clips and film scenes to become a confident storyteller – and help your students do the same.

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Videotelling in practice

During a videotelling workshop, the stories you tell come from short online videos.

For example, in the image, Brandon (centre) is telling the story of the clumsiest food delivery guy ever – an incident caught on camera and shared on Instagram.

'Videotelling' is a great way to build storytelling skills and confidence – without the added pressure of going personal.

How does it work?

A six-unit course

And a new lens for teaching with video and story – with practical ideas to try straight away.

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Community and coaching

Three 90-minute small-group masterclass sessions where you practise videotelling live and get feedback. 

Flexible and self-access

Work at your own pace. You'll have lifetime access to all materials.

From the author of:

VIDEOTELLING

YouTube Stories for the Classroom

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Meet your trainer

For almost 20 years, Jamie Keddie has been creating courses and resources to help teachers structure their lessons, motivate students and find meaning in their teaching.

He has shared his insights with educators in over 40 different countries, written for Oxford University Press and won a prestigious British Council ELTons award for his innovative ideas on using video in teaching.

Course Units

Unit one: Video comprehension
The essential first steps to teaching effectively with video

Unit four: Students as videotellers
Give your students the tools and confidence to tell their own stories

Unit two: Videotelling and language
Use videotelling to hit your language teaching objectives

Unit five: Adverts
Why adverts are the perfect videotelling genre – and how to use them

Unit three: Teacher-led videotelling
Become a confident, engaging storyteller in the classroom

Unit six: Video and creative writing
Use video to spark creative writing in your classroom

Steve Sinclair

'Not only has this course changed my approach to video but it has positively changed my approach to teaching. Can’t recommend it enough!'

Kate Cartwright

'Such a fresh approach to teaching with video. Great ideas for fostering critical thinking and visual literacy – not just for students, but also for teachers.'

Lloyd Meikle

'The videogloss idea is amazing! Such a simple but effective way of using video to break down the language of conversational storytelling. My students love it!'

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Course Units

Course units

Unit one: Video comprehension
The essential first steps to teaching effectively with video

Unit two: Videotelling and language
Use videotelling to hit your language teaching objectives

Unit three: Teacher-led videotelling
Become a confident, engaging storyteller in the classroom

Unit four: Students as videotellers
Give your students the tools and confidence to tell their own stories

Unit five: Adverts
Why adverts are the perfect videotelling genre – and how to use them

Unit six: Video and creative writing
Use video to spark creative writing in your classroom

Steve Sinclair

“Not only has this course changed my approach to video but it has positively changed my approach to teaching. Can’t recommend it enough!”

Kate Cartwright

“Such a fresh approach to teaching with video. Great ideas for fostering critical thinking and visual literacy – not just for students, but also for teachers.”

Lloyd Meikle

"The videogloss idea is amazing! Such a simple but effective way of using video to break down the language of conversational storytelling. My students love it!”

Meet your trainer

For almost 20 years, Jamie Keddie has been creating courses and resources to help teachers structure their lessons, motivate students and find meaning in their teaching.

He has shared his insights with educators in over 40 different countries, written for Oxford University Press and won a prestigious British Council ELTons award for his innovative ideas on using video in teaching.

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One-time payment

  • One full course unit including videos,  handouts and podcast episode
  • One innovative, ready-to-go videotelling lesson plan
  • 'Try this' ideas and challenges for you and your students

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One-time payment

89 €

  • Course content, videos and challenges
  • Innovative teaching ideas and lesson plans
  • Access to The Stream – the online LessonStream community
  • Videotelling masterclass – three 90-minute sessions led by Jamie Keddie. Groups limited to six.
  • Course certificate
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Schools and institutions

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The course can be tailored for schools and institutions – offered online, in person, or as a hybrid.

It can run as a one-day workshop or be spread over two weeks.

If you’re interested, get in touch and let’s talk.

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