Using in the classroom. Does it enhance learning? Presenter: Colette Murphy AIT
YouTube has huge potential (Markham, 2008). Been used as a vast educational resource (Duffin, 2010). Complement traditional lectures. Are students learning from YouTube? Is it a case of, you get what you pay for? Learning revolution in the classroom (Oblinger, 2005a).
Students today have grown up with technology (Oblinger, 2005b). Classrooms that incorporate technology promote a more productive and enriched learning environment (Burke, Synder, & Rager 2009). Educators have become increasingly comfortable in letting students learn by viewing (Duffin, 2010). YouTube is at the forefront of student engagement (Barnes, Marateo & Ferris, 2007; Burke et al. 2009; Mullen & Wedwick 2008; Shea & Sheerer, 2008).
Learned No studies examined YouTube effectiveness Only Burke et al. (2009) acknowledged this lack of research. ResearchQuestion Research Question Is a participant’s recall of a YouTube lesson as accurate as the recall of a Traditional Lesson?Hypothesis Students who view instructions via YouTube will have a greater recall of a lesson, over those who have seen the instructions via traditional teaching methods.
Design / Procedure 3 Groups (Paper, YouTube, Traditional). 3 Lessons (10 min lessons). 2 Questionnaire’s (before / after). Follow Up (1 Week).Participants Over per group. No Ethics Issues.Materials Prepared Video (YouTube). Lesson Plan (Paper / YouTube / Traditional). Use of Classroom.Results SPSS software-(Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).
Results Study supports that retention was not significantly better. No significant recall difference for either gender.Impact This study suggests that YouTube is a viable teaching resource, to supplement course content. Online education.Future Test for effectiveness with different age groups (Mature Learners). Test Postgraduate against Undergraduate.
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