Creating a video tutorial and collaborating with a partner has many advantages. Before the Cruise Captain Event Planner video was produced I first explained the process of using the club’s event planning application to my partner, Mike Saavedra. After a few emails and phone calls he wrote up a description, as he understood the instructions I had given him. This was helpful in discovering any misconceptions and correcting them. It helped me know how to better communicate the lesson by spending more time on areas that were confusing.
The video tutorial compliments the written text and helps the intended audience see the interaction and the interface of the event application. After viewing the video tutorial cruise captains can build their confidence as they use the event planner to organize their own events.
Authentic learning is demonstrated when students create and share a video tutorial that explains a step-by-step process. It’s a real world experience that will assist them in developing critical thinking skills, verbal communication, media skills and design skills. This type of project has transferable skills and knowledge that will carry them beyond the classroom environment.
Presentation skills and creativity are enhanced as they gather information to present their subject matter. Problem solving skills are developed when students keep the audience in mind as they do their research for their topic, organize the materials and produce the video. Expressing themselves creatively students are motivated as well as gain satisfaction knowing that they are helping others to learn. Silvia Tolisano of Langwitches.org stated, “Students often understanding something better or are more willing to listen when a peer explains something.”
Incorporating both the content and the creativity, assessments can be done to check for understanding of the students presented tutorial. Instructors, as facilitators, would need to check student’s scripts for accuracy before the students present their tutorials to the class. After a student’s presentation feedback from peers as well as the instructor is an important part to deepen the learning experience.
A well-designed, high quality video tutorial is a good supplement to course materials. Watching or creating a video has the potential of actively engaging the students in further discussion. They hold the student’s attention for a deeper learning experience. As instructors we should not teach for a test but rather select materials that will enhance and engage our learners and prepare them for life outside of the classroom.
Photos in the above clipart illustration used with permission from NWSA members.
The video tutorial compliments the written text and helps the intended audience see the interaction and the interface of the event application. After viewing the video tutorial cruise captains can build their confidence as they use the event planner to organize their own events.
Authentic learning is demonstrated when students create and share a video tutorial that explains a step-by-step process. It’s a real world experience that will assist them in developing critical thinking skills, verbal communication, media skills and design skills. This type of project has transferable skills and knowledge that will carry them beyond the classroom environment.
Presentation skills and creativity are enhanced as they gather information to present their subject matter. Problem solving skills are developed when students keep the audience in mind as they do their research for their topic, organize the materials and produce the video. Expressing themselves creatively students are motivated as well as gain satisfaction knowing that they are helping others to learn. Silvia Tolisano of Langwitches.org stated, “Students often understanding something better or are more willing to listen when a peer explains something.”
Incorporating both the content and the creativity, assessments can be done to check for understanding of the students presented tutorial. Instructors, as facilitators, would need to check student’s scripts for accuracy before the students present their tutorials to the class. After a student’s presentation feedback from peers as well as the instructor is an important part to deepen the learning experience.
A well-designed, high quality video tutorial is a good supplement to course materials. Watching or creating a video has the potential of actively engaging the students in further discussion. They hold the student’s attention for a deeper learning experience. As instructors we should not teach for a test but rather select materials that will enhance and engage our learners and prepare them for life outside of the classroom.
Photos in the above clipart illustration used with permission from NWSA members.