Effects of Transparent Whiteboards on Learning and Engagement During Video Lectures

• In Event: Poster Session 14
  In Poster Session: Poster Session: Research on Innovations in Learning Technologies

Abstract

The current study tested the effectiveness of transparent whiteboards, which allow instructors to maintain visual contact with students while drawing on a whiteboard during video lectures. Sixty-five college students were randomly assigned to view a video lecture about the human respiratory system either using a conventional or transparent whiteboard. Students were assessed on their understanding both immediately and after a delay, along with their feelings of social engagement. Results indicated that while students in the transparent whiteboard condition reported higher levels of social engagement, there were no significant differences between the two groups on learning outcomes. The findings provide implications for understanding the instructional affordances offered by different video lecture formats and their potential impact on engagement and learning.

Authors

• Logan Fiorella, University of Georgia

• Shelbi Laura Kuhlmann, University of Georgia

• Andrew T. Stull, University of California - Santa Barbara

• Richard E. Mayer, University of California - Santa Barbara