Did Video Kill the Asynchronous Post? Exploring Students' Perceptions of Asynchronous Online Video and Social Presence

• In Event: 52.073 - Online Teaching and Learning SIG Paper Session 6

Abstract

Online video is believed to help build social presence and community in online courses. But do students actually watch these videos? And what do they think of them? Do they always build social presence for every student? This mixed methods exploratory study investigates students’ perceptions of online video and the degree to which different uses of online video (e.g., video announcements, instructional screencasts, and video feedback) help establish and maintain social presence. The results of the study and the implications for faculty and instructional designers will be discussed in this session.

Author

• Patrick R. Lowenthal, Boise State University