Short videos improve student learning in online education

Authors:
Wen-Jung Hsin;John Cigas
Affiliations:
Park University, Parkville, MO;Park University, Parkville, MO
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2013

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Abstract

This paper describes the use of video mini-lectures to enhance an online introductory course in computer science/mathematics. Prior to adding the mini-lectures, student withdrawal and failure rate was relatively high. Initial remediation by the instructor required time-intensive interactive chats and much written communication. After adding the videos, students were more satisfied with the course and were more likely to stay in the course with a passing score. Average grades in the course increased slightly, but with a significantly higher percentage of students and with much less instructor intervention.