Why Videos Go Viral



Have you ever wondered how or why some videos on You Tube and the Internet are viewed millions of times while others hardly receive any views at all? Watch and listen to the videos and talks in this fun and captivating activity to learn some possible theories about why some videos ‘go viral’, and how you may substantially increase the number of viewers your videos receive.  

 

Instructions:

 

Task A1, Comprehension Multi-select Questions

Without looking at the audio script, watch and listen to the video as many times as you like.

Video 1 - Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral


Video ©TED.com
Source: http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_allocca_why_videos_go_viral.html






Task A2, Short Answer Comprehension Questions

Without looking at the audio script, watch and listen to Video 1 as many times as you like.




Task A3, Matching Numbers with Events

Watch and listen to Video 1 as many times as you like.




Task A4, Vocabulary Revision activities

Complete as many of the revision activities and games as you like:

http://quizlet.com/23388331/task-a4-kevin-allocca-on-ted-talks-why-videos-go-viral-vocabulary-revision-exercise-flash-cards/



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