Videos in learning are often seen as a passive tool for spoon-feeding information. But what if they could do so much more? In this episode, Jayne Davids challenges our assumptions about video in learning, revealing its potential as a dynamic tool for collaboration and performance.
We explore how videos can inspire learners to reflect, question, challenge, and apply their knowledge in practical ways. This engaging and hands-on session will leave you brimming with ideas on how to use video creatively to boost engagement, enhance learning outcomes, and drive performance.
Get ready to reimagine the role of videos in learning and discover fresh ways to connect with and empower your audience!
Key learnings of How to Measure Learning Impact
- Different usages of videos as part of your learning design tool kits
- Experimenting with videos tools to engage and collaborate in a team
- Getting started with or without webcam
- Making your videos accessible
Express review
If you have little time or are after a specific piece of information, you can review the summary below and find the time when it is addressed in the video:
1. Unlocking the Power of Video in Corporate Learning
(00:00)
- Express review of potential role of videos in training, onboarding, and knowledge sharing in the digital workplace.
- Versatility of video: from formal how-to guides to informal user-generated content.
- A tool to develop trust, relevance, and emotional engagement with learners.
2. Video as a Tool for Performance and Engagement (10:55)
- Benchmarking for performance, helping users understand expectations and providing feedback.
- Understand how video scenarios can be used for communication training, visualizing both positive and negative feedback situations.
- Recognize the benefits of video in multilingual workforces
3. Collaborative Feedback and Asynchronous Collaboration (14:36)
- Discover tools like Snagit that enable collaborative feedback on documents and videos.
- Learn how to leverage asynchronous collaboration, allowing team members to provide feedback at their convenience.
- Understand the efficiency of this approach, reducing the need for synchronous meetings and enabling global collaboration.
4. Getting Started with Video: Tips and Considerations (18:02)
- Gain practical advice for those new to video, including starting with simple tools like a phone camera and gradually building comfort.
- Understand the importance of audio quality and the role of microphones in creating effective videos.
- Explore the range of video editing tools available, from free options to more sophisticated paid solutions.
5. The Future of Learning: Accessibility and Continuous Improvement (24:48)
- Recognize the importance of creating accessible learning content, including the use of captions and transcripts.
- Understand the benefits of accessible content and the impact it can have on a wider audience.
Tools and resources
Jayne’s favourite video editor to capture screen, create tutorial and receive feedback from colleagues:
We also talked about Snag it to create quick job aids.
You have probably come across the concept of Flipped Classroom but here is a quick overview of what it is and how it was developed:
More about accessibility and inclusion with our Learning Horizons Episode 1: https://syncskills.net/learning-horizons-1-making-learning-material-truly-accessible/
More about videos and how they can support exploration in communication and emotional intelligence in our Learning Horizons Episode 2: https://syncskills.net/learning-horizons-2-emotions-at-work/
About Jayne Davids, guest speaker of How to use videos for collaboration, creativity and performance enabler
Jayne has over 25 years of experience in Learning and Development, specializing in helping organisations implement new software systems. She began her career as a classroom trainer, and later expanded her expertise to designing and developing training solutions, including video tutorials.
A certified user and long-time advocate of TechSmith tools like Snagit and Camtasia, Jayne combines her passion for teaching with her love of video creation. Through her company, Raiveon (Ray-vee-on), she provides video training and production services and has been recognized as a TechSmith Recommended Camtasia Trainer.
With her deep expertise and dedication, Jayne helps organisations and individuals confidently navigate software systems and create engaging video-based learning solutions.
