My past exposure to video learning has been limited to simple instructional how-to videos. I felt they were quite effective as they showed you how to do things as compared to reading up instructions. To that effect, the audio\/visuals definitely help with practical day-to-day tasks such as baking a cake or tying a tie. While I knew courses that consisted of video-based learning existed, I had never taken one or thought that they would be rigorous enough to actually learn something beyond a rudimentary task.<\/p>\n
Having been exposed to more modalities in not just LRNT 526 but in the MALAT program overall, I have found that there are many avenues for learners to experience video-based learning in different modalities. The curated video library (Lynda.com) that my group the DeeGees decided to explore has many courses from a variety of disciplines that span from beginning to expert targeting amateurs to professionals. Some courses even offer a form of credential at the end. The prevalance of these modalities has opened them up to more scrutiny. Academics have explored these modalities looking at various effects. The specific issue that I have decided to explore, cognitive load is a common topic.<\/p>\n
With the days of textbook learning potentially being numbered, cognitive load and retention are important to assess. The interactions between student and teacher are also fundamentally changed in video-based learning. Assessing whether the learning has taken place and maintaining student engagement will be key in whether a curated video library can be a viable source of learning. I will comment further on my experience with Lynda.com in the course Photography Foundations: Composition in my next post.<\/p>\n
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My past exposure to video learning has been limited to simple instructional how-to videos. I felt they were quite effective as they showed you how to do things as compared to reading up instructions. To that effect, the audio\/visuals definitely help with practical day-to-day tasks such as baking a cake or tying a tie. While… Continue reading Critical Academic Reflection #1<\/span>