Video Applications in Education
During this course I’ve learned about the applications that are available for training and educational purposes. Animoto was used to produce a videoblog, which is an online journal or blog. The Camtasia application was used to create screencasts for the administrators of the NorthWest Sailing Association. These tutorials will help prepare future technology directors to assist the club members with their interactions on the club's website.
Studies have shown that videos have the potential to enhance learners’ retention and motivation to learn. Instructional videos help in building a comfort level that helps build the learners confidence in understanding the presented educational materials. Using instructional videos can also be a way to create dialog to enhance the learning experience among adult learners as well as children. Trainers can use videos as a way to add a personal presence to their instruction, which may help with building an online community.
Studies have shown that videos have the potential to enhance learners’ retention and motivation to learn. Instructional videos help in building a comfort level that helps build the learners confidence in understanding the presented educational materials. Using instructional videos can also be a way to create dialog to enhance the learning experience among adult learners as well as children. Trainers can use videos as a way to add a personal presence to their instruction, which may help with building an online community.
This short video defines screencasting and the benefits of it's use in education.