This month’s interesting read provides evidence-based considerations and tips for creating and using videos to promote student engagement and learning.
Key recommendations include:
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- Keep videos brief and targeted on learning goals
- Use audio and visual elements to convey appropriate parts of an explanation; consider how to make these elements complementary rather than redundant
- Use signaling to highlight important ideas or concepts
- Use a conversational, enthusiastic style to enhance engagement
- Embed videos in a context of active learning by using guiding questions, interactive elements, or associated homework assignments
More information can be found in the article:
Brame, C.J. (2016). Effective Educational Videos: Principles and Guidelines for Maximizing Student Learning from Video Content. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 15:es6, 1-6. DOI:10.1187/cbe.16-03-0125