Determining the impact of lecture videos on student outcomes. Issue 2 (1st June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robertson, Barbara; Flowers, Mark J.
• Is Part Of: Learning and teaching. Volume 13:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 25
• Page End: 40
• Publication Date: 2020-06-01
• Subjects: distance education -- higher education -- instructional technology -- lecture capture -- online teaching -- student outcomes -- student performance -- video lecture; Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; 300.711
• DOI: 10.3167/latiss.2020.130203
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-2273

Abstract

Abstract: The course materials students are expected to utilise in online instruction vary. Studies have shown that students tend to enjoy online courses with lecture videos more than those without, but few studies have measured the impact of lecture videos on student outcomes. Do lecture videos increase student understanding and retention, thus improving student outcomes? Students were provided with one or more study aids, video lecture, PowerPoint or instructor-created notes for learning about the role of the Electoral College in US presidential elections. We assessed student retention and understanding of the Electoral College with a quiz as an indicator of student outcomes. We found that the video lecture in combination with a PowerPoint was the most effective study aid.