Designing Digitally
11/01/2018
When people want to learn a new skill, it’s common for them to find an instructional video to show them the ropes. People learn by example and videos provide an immersive experience with a human element that engages the brain of the learner.
Corporate eLearning training courses that rely only on text and animated graphics can eventually become monotonous for the learner. Breaking up the text and graphics with video provides another layer of interest and a higher level of learner engagement.
There are a couple reasons some eLearning developers are skeptical of using video in the courses they create. They may assume it’s too costly or that it’s too technical to make a video with sufficient educational value. These issues aren’t insurmountable and, if some simple guidelines are followed, shouldn’t be a reason to give up on the advantages of video in eLearning.
For a video to be a valuable component of an eLearning program, it must be done well.
Here are some ways to create a video that adds the maximum amount of profit to the learners:
Before you start to begin making quality eLearning videos for your training courses, consider these final tips to make the most of your efforts:
When videos are made well, the benefit to the learner is invaluable. They comprehend and retain the content better and will then be able to put what they’ve learned into practice on the job.
At Designing Digitally, Inc. we create custom eLearning videos designed specifically for your training objectives. Contact the Designing Digitally team to improve your training today!