Teaching pedagogy has evolved with time. Every parent and educator is constantly looking for better techniques to improve the learning process and keep the students engaged along the way.
Teaching through videos is one such technique. Many meta-analyses have shown that technology, and more specifically, videos, can enhance the learning process and are one of the most effective educational tools for children. However, using videos to get an optimum learning experience can take some time to master. If you are having trouble employing strategies to increase productivity through video lessons, fret not! Here are five tips for teaching effectively using videos:
Limit the video time
Short videos tend to be much more engaging than long ones. Several studies have proven that a time frame of fewer than 6 minutes (the optimum time being 200 seconds, or a little over 3 minutes) is most engaging. So, keep the videos brief and targeted at the learning goal for an effective outcome. In the case of longer videos, you can divide them into smaller segments based on the themes so that students are more likely to watch the entire thing.
Keep it interactive
Video lessons boost engagement by allowing children to learn at their own pace. However, it doesn't have to be passive. Adding interactive elements can create an immersive experience for both students and teachers. Teachers can pause the video, elaborate on the themes discussed in the video, clarify their doubts, and then finish the video to keep it interactive. Also, an open discussion session between the video and the integration of a few practise questions that students must respond to before moving on to complete the video is another option.
Incorporate learning activities into the video
Learning activities aid in students' retention of the facts and information from the video. A few platforms like VideoAnt, Edpuzzle, and Vizia will help you create enjoyable educational activities that are relevant to the video's topic, such as pop-up questions and puzzles, which will keep students mentally engaged throughout the video.
Video Quality
You should choose a high-quality video to present the theme or topic. Low-quality video can distract the student's concentration, which will slow down their engagement. So, you have to maintain a uniform high resolution to keep up the video quality
Presentation
Prepare a precise introduction and a conclusion along with the video. State the learning outcome and expectations clearly in the introduction. You can also do a thought-provoking discussion, which will make them more interested in watching the video. To conclude the video, you can use short quizzes or ask open-ended questions to get feedback on their understanding.
With these few tips, you'll be able to serve the most engaging and enriching videos to your students. Children can take pleasure in learning at their own pace thanks to crisp, elucidating, and engaging videos. As a result, incorporating technology into your teaching will improve the outcome of their learning process.
Video-based learning helps maximise the students' retention, and enables microlearning by fostering a deeper comprehension of the concepts. This can significantly enhance children's ability to process new information. Teachers can also include interactive narrative-based videos and whiteboard animation, depending on the learning objectives of the students.
