By Maristela PD - Embedding the video of the instructor in the
lecture video is a very popular practice in online and blended university
courses. As we include more technology in creating different multimedia
learning options, the questions always remain about the effectiveness of each
on promoting learning: Does it improve the learning outcomes? Do learners
always pick the solution that is most beneficial for their learning? Can more
media be detrimental to learning?
In this session, recall the basic principles of multimedia instruction
based on the cognitive theory of multimedia learning, summarize the latest
research on the topic, and caution against one-size-fits-all approach to
instructional design. The participants were shown the most common “video in
video” solutions and discussed what works for them as learners. Sharing the
institutional practices and experiences with all participants was encouraged in
the session. The participants left the session with the list of things to
consider when making decisions on when and how to implement the video of the
instructor’s face in online lecture videos.
The group discussion part of the session recording was edited out, for audio quality and participant privacy reasons.