Video-based learning is already an existing tool and is widely used in both online and in-class environments. Over these past few years, video lessons have taken a wide space in the process of learning. It has also been found as an effective method of teaching and learning.
Ask any millennial where they go when they want to learn something instantaneously! – it’s either internet or YouTube videos. How amazing it is to see the number of resources that are available with a click of a button and yet it seems so practical!
Technology is already shaping our experience of learning in so many ways that it is only imperative to use all the goodness of virtual learning not just for the sake of following the trend but to actually ingraining the quality it can offer in education.
Let’s explore where we are heading!
Reasons Why Video Lesson is a Cutting-edge learning Element –
Improves Digital Literacy
When it comes to 21st century approach in education, digital literacy walks side by side. Irrespective of whether the classes are held in a physical classroom or in an online environment, it is essential for students to use technology and has often been used as a part of the curriculum.
Student's exposer to digital tools such as the use of video lessons undoubtedly helps in building a better understanding and manipulation of technology. Video-based learning is a proven method to improve student’s confidence and competency in the area of digital learning.
Boost Cognitive Functioning within Students
Video-based learning stimulates the cognitive function of students through – critical thinking and their problem-solving abilities. The major reason behind this is video lessons allow students to use multiple senses such as seeing, reading, and listening simultaneously. Not only does this provides scope for better engagement, but it also does help to build autonomy within students and sets the tone for memory retention over time.
Widens the Rage of Accessibility
Over the past few years, the whole education system has gone through a huge transformational phase. Almost every other industry is trying its best to capitalize on virtual mode and so to speak educational industry is too using virtual learning as its primary means. Online learning makes it easier to be flexible and reachable when it comes to remote learning.
Using video learning as an integral tool expands the accessibility and reaches students from anywhere of the globe. Furthermore, video lessons can be operated from multiple devices, giving an extended opportunity to facilitate learning by making it user-friendly.
Encourages Self-paced Learning
Video lessons are a great way to emphasize self-paced learning. When students are given the choice to re-watch the videos, it becomes easier for them to integrate learning as a tool of self-study. Also, video lessons are a good example of explaining lessons with demonstration. When learning is accessed with practical aspects to it, it solidifies students' experience and helps to simplify the complex ideas effortlessly.
Narrowing down to where are heading at! – can be debatable, but we all know technology is here to stay. Video-based learning is at its booming period.
However, we do not want to drift apart from the socialization nor do we want to direct our students in one direction!
While videos are recent tools for 21st-century teaching-learning practice and provide us the scope to experience learning in a new way, nonetheless learning from other mediums such as textbooks, online material, collaborative activates, etc. are not to be underrated. There is no one way to learn! An ideal approach towards teaching and learning should always come with an open mind to explore.
What do you think!
Written By : Soma