Tag - student engagement

Student Perspectives on the Use of Interactive Video Lectures in Online Classes

DOI: 10.26536/NVMV6413

Authors

  • Timothy M. Ottusch, Norton School of Human Ecology,  The University of Arizona
  • Ashley C. Jordan, Psychology, The University of Arizona
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Abstract

As enrollment in online courses continues to rise, examining quality student engagement opportunities in online settings is important for their success and well-being. The current study sought to understand students’ perspectives on using interactive video lectures in fully online classes. Surveys were collected from 161 undergraduate students across two psychology and two family studies and human development online courses. All four courses used online video lectures with embedded questions and pauses to allow time for answering. The survey results report students felt the embedded questions supported their understanding of the content and kept them engaged. Students explicitly reported paying more attention to the videos because there were questions to answer. Students also appreciated the immediate feedback they received, particularly from multiple-choice questions, and felt it helped solidify what they needed to further study. Implications for future practice and research are included.

2022 Volume 26 Issue 3, ,
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Back to the Educational Future: A Marketing-Oriented Approach to Promote Distributed Learning

DOI: 10.26536/KHDX6784

Authors

Ofer Zellermayer, Ph.D., Ono Academic College
Yaniv Gvili, Ph.D., Ono Academic College
Alona Forkosh-Baruch, Ph.D., Levinsky College of Education

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating in terms of the loss of human lives, damage to the economy, and upheavals in the fabric of society. It has also drastically impacted higher education and academic institutions throughout the world. This article analyzes the impact of the pandemic on the higher education industry and its stakeholders; namely, its institutions, faculty, and students. Then, a marketing-oriented approach is applied to suggest remedies for some of the key pedagogical issues associated with distance learning that have plagued educators during this period. It is argued that higher education can recover and prosper if educators see this era as an opportunity for positive change. Implications for higher education and family science are discussed.

2022 Volume 26 Issue 1, , , , , , , , ,
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