That is why students are encouraged to follow along in the text, section by section, as the video program is running. In addition, students can also use the text to refresh the memory about previously discussed material. For example, suppose a word or topic is mentioned on the video program and the student is not clear on the meaning. That word or topic may be found in the index of the text for quick reference to an explanation. In order to use the videotapes effectively, students with a text will need to cross reference topics between the text and the videos.
Some textbooks are easier to cross reference than others.
Almost all recently published textbooks that are in general use in public schools or colleges will be easy to cross reference with Chalk Dust video programs. Most Chalk Dust Company video programs were produced to correlate directly with a specific textbook. Although the Geometry video program was produced to correspond with many texts, the recommended text is remarkably easy to correlate with the videos. The other Chalk Dust video programs can also be used with many textbooks by cross-referencing topics labeled on the tapes with textbook topics. However, the texts directly related to the videotapes are the easiest to use.