Proposal Title
The art of the *engaging* video in science education
Session Type
Workshop
Room
Somerville House, room 2355
Start Date
13-7-2023 3:30 PM
End Date
13-7-2023 4:20 PM
Keywords
Online, video, blended, asynchronous, student engagement
Primary Threads
Education Technologies and Innovative Resources
Abstract
Using pre-recorded videos for content delivery in online or blended courses (or as a supplement to in-person courses), offers several advantages for students compared to synchronous lectures, including increased accessibility, adaptable pacing, and the flexibility to re-watch as needed. For instructors, it provides advantages in terms of increased re-useability and consistency across sections, editing/trimming of mistakes, and extended reach with no limit to the number of possible viewers. However, watching videos is typically a passive process that does not require students to engage with the material or each other. Since active engagement is well-established as providing a superior learning experience compared to passive watching and listening, this raises the question of whether it’s possible to produce videos that also promote active learning, in order to get the best of both worlds. This workshop is all about bringing together the best tips, tools and lessons learned in our science education community on how to make fun and engaging educational videos for our courses, without requiring excessive time, resources or technical expertise to produce. We'll discuss the challenges and pitfalls of different types of videos, strategies to successfully overcome those difficulties, evidence of student learning, and the personal outcomes we've experienced from these efforts. The goal for this session will be to create a collaborative "cheat sheet" of best practices, principles, and available tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of our educational videography.
Elements of Engagement
This hybrid workshop will be entirely group and discussion based, where participants will discuss and work together (in-person and online) to compile a practical resource document outlining the best strategies and tools put forward during the session to improve the quality and efficiency of our video production. Since the goal is to create a combined resource for all participants, if you happen to have a citation with evidence of student learning or a tool that you have found useful, you are encouraged to bring it with you to share with the other participants.
The art of the *engaging* video in science education
Somerville House, room 2355
Using pre-recorded videos for content delivery in online or blended courses (or as a supplement to in-person courses), offers several advantages for students compared to synchronous lectures, including increased accessibility, adaptable pacing, and the flexibility to re-watch as needed. For instructors, it provides advantages in terms of increased re-useability and consistency across sections, editing/trimming of mistakes, and extended reach with no limit to the number of possible viewers. However, watching videos is typically a passive process that does not require students to engage with the material or each other. Since active engagement is well-established as providing a superior learning experience compared to passive watching and listening, this raises the question of whether it’s possible to produce videos that also promote active learning, in order to get the best of both worlds. This workshop is all about bringing together the best tips, tools and lessons learned in our science education community on how to make fun and engaging educational videos for our courses, without requiring excessive time, resources or technical expertise to produce. We'll discuss the challenges and pitfalls of different types of videos, strategies to successfully overcome those difficulties, evidence of student learning, and the personal outcomes we've experienced from these efforts. The goal for this session will be to create a collaborative "cheat sheet" of best practices, principles, and available tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of our educational videography.