Is online video really worth the work? Investigating students’ perceptions of asynchronous video and social presence

• In Event: DDL - Online Videos: Are They Worth It?

Short Description

Students often report feeling isolated and alone in online courses. Online video is commonly believed to help build social presence and community in online courses. But it is unclear how often students actually watch online videos, what student’s think of them, and the degree to which online videos help build social presence. In this mixed methods exploratory study, I investigate 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 build social presence. The results of this study have practical implications for faculty who teach online.

Author

• Patrick Lowenthal, Boise State University