Optimizing Video for Learning: A Case Study-Based Primer of Informal, Educational, Digital Video Best Practices

Abstract

Through case studies of existing digital educational videos, this paper attempts to connect, curate, and distill best practices that have emerged from learning sciences research, educational video use, and video production. It is a review of educational, online video best practices and research as of early-2017, written especially for producers and educators who are interested in using video to communicate technical content and to facilitate learning.

Keywords: educational video, online video, informal learning, online learning, video production, science communication

JEL Classification: I21, I29