Instructor Presence in Mathematics Instructional Videos: Effects on Learning, Visual Attention, and Perceptions

• In Event: 52.083 - Roundtable Session 19
  In Roundtable Session: 52.083-13 - Designing Digital Learning Environments

Abstract

Instructional video is a popular medium for supporting face-to-face, blended, and online learning. While many instructional videos feature an instructor, it is not clear how instructor presence influences learners’ visual attention distribution and what it contributes to learning. Given this knowledge gap, this study explored the impact of instructor presence on learning, visual attention, and student perceptions in mathematics instructional videos of varying content difficulty. Thirty-six participants viewed two math videos with and without an instructor. Findings suggest that instructor attracted considerable visual attention, particularly when learners viewed easy topic video. Instructor presence was found to have a positive effect on participants’ perceived learning, satisfaction, and mental effort, which contribute to learner motivation and engagement.

Authors

• Jiahui Wang, University of Florida

• Pasha Antonenko, University of Florida

• Mehmet Celepkolu, University of Florida

• Yerika Jimenez, University of Florida