Video in the Age of Digital Learning

by Jonas Köster

Overview

Although video is now ubiquitous in education, its full potential is oftentimes not fully understood, nor is it used to utmost potential. This timely volume seeks to address this gap by providing educators and instructional designers with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of video production processes and methods for designing effective instructional videos. From its discussion of the significance of digital learning and impact of instructional video to its unique focus on the best design and production techniques that make video an effective teaching tool, this book offers applicable and tested strategies for creating quality instructional video. The accompanying website, which allows readers to see sample videos and access additional online resources, underscores the book’s practitioner focus.

Among the topics covered:

·         Instructional videos for teaching and learning

·         Design and interactivity of instructional videos

·         Production, distribution, and integration of instructional videos

·         The future of instructional video

Video in the Age of Digital Learning is an important, practical contribution to the scholarship exploring methods for sharing and acquiring knowledge in the digital age. It promises to be a valuable resource for educators, instructional designers, instructional media producers, and educational technology professionals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319939377
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	08/28/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	896 KB

About the Author

Jonas Köster researches and produces instructional media for digital learning at Stanford University. He leads the instructional content development and production group at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He received his Ph.D. in media theory with a focus on media economics at the University of Berlin, Germany (Humboldt-Universtät zu Berlin).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Video for LearningLearning in the Digital AgeThe Complexity of the Digital Learning ExperienceLearner-Centered ApproachThe Learner Within the Digital Learning EcosystemThe InstitutionThe InstructorThe Physical Learning SpaceDigital Learning MaterialsLearning TechnologiesLearning PlatformsLearning AnalyticsNetworked LearningThe Knowledge EconomyImplications of the Knowledge EconomyChapter 2: Learn About Your AudienceThe Audience EvolutionBig Data and Learning AnalyticsChapter 3: Instructional Videos for Teaching and LearningLecture VideosExplainer VideosLive ContentDocumentary-Style and Narrative VideosVideos Integrating Multiple SourcesUser-Generated ContentChapter 4: Videos with Instructional ContentMarketing VideosCommunication VideosResearch VideosEdutainment or Infotainment VideosChapter 5: Design of Instructional VideosThe Instructional Design of Lecture VideosPhysical DesignCognitive DesignAffective DesignEnhancing Attention and MemorySelf-Regulated LearningAttention and Video LengthImproving Attention and Learning Through Quizzes and TestsChapter 6: Interactivity in Instructional VideosPersonalized Learning ExperiencesControl FunctionalitiesSearchSupplemental ContentAssessmentsNote-TakingDiscussionsInteractivity through InstructionManipulating the Learning ContentContent BranchingActive LearningChapter 7: Instructional Video ProductionBudgeting of Instructional Video ProductionsBudgeting Approach with Up-Front InvestmentPer-Project Budgeting ApproachProduction WorkflowDevelopment PhasePreproduction PhaseProduction PhasePostproduction PhaseDistribution PhaseCost AnalysisSample Production BudgetOwnership, Copyright, and Digital Rights ManagementMedia Asset ManagementEfficiency Strategies for Video ProductionProduction CostsReuse Through Multiple Distribution ChannelsIncreased AccessibilityEliminationChapter 8: Production QualityChapter 9: Distribution and IntegrationHigher Education Distribution ChannelsBlended or Hybrid LearningFree Online CoursesFee-based ProgramsChapter 10: The Future of Instructional VideoFive Lessons LearnedThe Digital Learning EcosystemThe Importance of VideoNew Economic OpportunitiesLearning Analytics and Student EngagementInvestment ApproachA Critical PerspectiveKnowledge in the Digital AgePersonalized LearningA Critical View of Instructional VideoOutlook and Future ResearchFurther Research on the Instructional Design of VideosFurther Research on the Application of Instructional VideosFurther Research on the Economic Aspects of Instructional VideosOutlookBibliographyIndex