Share Paper: An Examination of Web-based Educational Videos: A Guide for Teachers

  1. Vince Moore, University of North Texas, United States
  2. Michael Serfin, University of North Texas, United States
Wednesday, March 23 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Harborside Center

Abstract: In recent years, a number of people, companies, and organizations have begun creating short web-based videos aimed at instructing and inspiring students of all ages. This paper includes a brief history of educational video use and how it can impact a classroom. Several current video productions are explored and summarized, such as Khan Academy, TED, The Spangler Effect, Vsauce, and Crash Course. Each is then set against the same criteria to ensure that each is equitably portrayed and compared. It is hoped that this comparison can point current and future video-using teachers in a more effective direction when it comes ...