Creating Effective and Engaging Videos – Principles and Practice (EP:17)
With Metta Kuehntopp, M.Ed.
Video is a powerful platform to deliver online learning. When leveraged well, video enhances learners’ ability to synthesize and engage with educational concepts. So what makes a quality educational video? How does our cognition impact a practical and effective video design? How can we apply scientific principles and effective learning theory to create meaningful videos that make learners cheer? In this episode, Senior Instructional Designers Metta Kuehntopp and Stacy Craft chat through foundations of learning, pedagogically-sound practices and simple design recommendations to help you create effective educational videos.
Questions? Feedback? Ideas? Contact us at edufi@mayo.edu
Additional Resources
Video Samples referenced in podcast:
- Poor Quality Sample – Seneca Libraries “Example of a really, REALLY bad video” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udvQSQzoOjo
- Higher Quality Sample – “Two Circulations in the Body | Circulatory system physiology | NCLEX-RN | Khan Academy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K57qjYYjgIY
Articles
10 Tips for Creating Effective Instructional Videos – Higher Ed Teaching Focus Michael Smedshammer, PhD
LEARNS – How to Make Brain Friendly Learning that Sticks with Stella Collins
Effective Educational Videos Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching
Videos
Cognitive Load Theory 3 – intrinsic, extraneous, germane. – 3 Minute Ed Theory
Chunking: Learning Technique for Better Memory and Understanding – Sprouts
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