Using technology in the learning process is often referred to as “e-learning” and this occurs both inside and outside of the classroom or instructional environment. Educational technology is often used in schools, homes, and the work setting. One of the benefits is that it can be self-paced or instructor-led.
Instructors who use instructional video report that learners:
Retain more information
Understand concepts more rapidly
Are most enthusiastic about what they are learning
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Learners often make new connections between curriculum topics – and discover links between these topics and the world outside the classroom – with video as part of their lesson.
There is a great benefit in an instructional lesson that allows the user to “trim a video” by setting “start” and “end” points – to make it possible to use one video across multiple targets in an activity or across several pages of an activity – playing different sections of that video. It is also very powerful to engage learners in choosing videos and trimming them as part of their assignments!
Through the use of video in instruction, you can reach learners with varying learning styles, engage learners in problem-solving and investigative activities, and open up many opportunities for discussion!
With warm regards,
Phyl