Why Videos are Important in Education

Benefits to students:

1. Videos create a more engaging sensory experience than using print materials alone. Learners actually get to see and hear the concept being taught, and they can process it in the same way they process their everyday interactions.
2. They provide a go-to resource that can be watched from anywhere with an internet connection. Videos are accessible on a multitude of devices including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This allows for viewing at the student’s convenience and from wherever they are.
3. Videos increase knowledge retention, since they can be stopped and

replayed as many times as needed. They can also be reviewed long after the initial lesson was taught.

4. They greatly assist in the learning of all subjects, but particularly those topics that are complex and/or highly visual, such as step-by-step procedures, problem-solving, or science and math formulas. 

5. They increase proficiency in digital literacy and communication, which are important 21st-century skills.