While there are various ways of consuming online content, video-based learning has proved to be the most effective in driving learner engagement. eLearning videos are now forming a critical part of many eLearning courses. To an extent, they threaten the traditional learning system—but for a good reason. However, ELearning and instructional designers must exercise extra care when creating videos. The videos should offer learners convenience and the freedom to learn from anywhere. They should also be easy to scroll or pause and repeatedly forward to fully understand the content. Video-based learning has simplified the teaching/learning process regarding accessibility and comprehension of various subjects. However, creating powerful and effective videos is a pretty demanding process. Yet, it's what is required of ELearning designers. Let's take a deeper dive into how you can include various elements to create effective and captivating ELearning videos for your courses: Tip #1 Branching … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Creating Video-based Learning
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3 Popular Video Types That Instructional Designers Use In Modern ELearning Courses
Traditional learning saw teachers "pushing out" pre-determined syllabi to students over a pre-defined period of time. Over the past decade, however, eLearning has changed that approach of delivering education. As the age of the intra and internet progressed, instructional design has evolved from the "push" to the "pull" approach, with students favoring the "on demand" and "at your own pace" learning method. Too often however, these self-study eLearning courses are based on a "read-listen-click" flow, turning the act of learning into a rather dull and mundane task, instead of something students look forward to. Thankfully however, the introduction of video in modern e-learning courses is quickly changing how new concepts are more effectively taught to young students and adult learners alike. Video-based learning plays on the age-old saying, "When I observe, I can understand and do much better". Thanks to advances in video technologies today, there are a number of visual eLearning … [Read more...] about 3 Popular Video Types That Instructional Designers Use In Modern ELearning Courses