Creating Richer eLearning Experiences through Video-Based Learning

If you want to upgrade your education courses with video, you can look at some of these suggestions:

• Choose which subjects could benefit through video. 
• Start small and learn on the way.
• Set aside a budget to get these videos produced. Decide whether you want to do it in-house or outsource it.
• Keep the content simple and byte-sized. 
• Use visuals, music, animations, etc., to increase engagement. 
• Create effective communication channels for feedback and interaction with the instructor. 
• Keep updating your videos to keep them relevant.
• Ensure it is optimized for multiple devices.
• Experiment with different video formats (animated videos, talking heads, slide-based videos, etc.)
• Think about localizing it for students who don’t speak the primary language used in the video. You can do so by dubbing over or using subtitles in different languages. 
• Introduce gamification, scenario-based learning, question-embedding, etc. A study found that using question-embedded video-based learning tools increases students’ time spent with learning materials and promotes learning and interaction.
• If you want to understand the concept of using videos for learning deeper, understand these concepts:

1. Cognitive load (using both the channels of working memory through a conversational way of talking, matching modality, and speaking with enthusiasm)
2. Active learning (use guiding questions, use interactive methods of teaching