Benefits of Video Lectures in Classrooms

I, as an Assistant Professor, working in the field of Engineering and Technology would strive to promote the use of video lectures in the classroom as a terrific resource for supporting the curricula. As an academician, our aim is to get students engaged and energized in the hands-on learning process, and video is clearly a vital medium that generates a much greater enjoyment than the more conventional printed material. Sight and sound serve as a perfect medium for students who are auditory or visual learners. Video lectures tend to maintain the interest of students for longer periods of time.

                                      Assume investigating the laws of motion, energy and sound transfer by viewing the launch of the space shuttle into space? And what about teaching with the voices of great historians, political figures and famous people while teaching about the past. Using video lectures in education provides a sensory experience that allows concepts and ideas to actually become an experience. Video lectures provide interactive instruction and is a very flexible medium. And an invaluable part of a video lecture is to have an ability to stop, start and rewind. We, as an academician, have the option to rewind a section of the video to review a segment to ensure that children understand a key concept. We can ensure to add further interactive sessions by conducting discussions or repeating demonstrations in the classroom. I welcome and encourage additional ideas from teachers,  parents and students about the effective use of video lectures in the classroom, and in education generally, in order to assist them in their commitment to a path of constant improvement.