Learning through video means a lot to me. I have used YouTube to learn many different trades including playing the ukulele and such (I’m still no good at it, but whatever! lol). Whenever I need a visual for something that I don’t know how to do, I just Google a video and I’m set. Also I think video helps me to learn better watching something rather than having it explained to me.
People who are visual learners could benefit greatly from learning from video. The convenience of learning on the go (with personal viewing devices such as IPads, portable DVD players etc.) as well as from the comfort of your own home could lead people who want to change their careers to give thought into doing so, since they can keep looking to change their job while maintaining the one that they already have.
The added privacy of watching it on your own screen to keep it discreet from their current employers could eventually lead them to finally take the plunge and switch careers once they feel as if they have learned enough from the video courses.
This blog article is a branch out to life-optimizing readers like yourself that were kind enough to do a little question and answer interview survey with me. I’m still working on my interview skills (and some of these were done via email/not-in-person!), but I do promise good, raw, and honest answers from normal people like you and me. I do my best to NOT filter these answers, except for the bad words and hateful speech (which doesn’t happen often).
Topic of Interest: Learning Through Video
‘R’ = Richard N. Stephenson (me!)
‘I’ = Interviewee (anonymous by request unless otherwise noted)
R: Give an example of learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video that has inspired you (from either internet/mainstream media examples or personal examples).
I: I took a webinar on cognitive changes in adults related to aging. This course inspired me to create literature and education for seniors. It greatly benefited my knowledge of the aging process.
R: How do you think a better understanding of learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video would help other people in their personal or professional life?
I: Learning through video courses would be good for the visual learned which now a days are plenty. With children’s playing nearly 20,000 hours of videos games by the time their 18 they need a much more interactive learning environment. This will help deal with the focus problems of the youth but the video must be engaging and have something the viewer has invested in it. Like a mystery in a story, you have to keep reading otherwise the mystery will eat at you. The video has to being entertaining as well if not more so with the knowledge hidden within the presentation.
R: Give an example of how learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video has helped you professionally or personally.
I: This type of learning has motivated me to work harder in everything that I do. I know it sounds a little weird, but seeing it all come together in video usually helps me to get a better understanding of what’s really going on.
R: Describe at least one way you think learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video could cause trouble or hurt someone in their personal or professional life.
I: I think removing the human aspect of teaching hurts learning a lot. Children should be able to ask questions to their teacher and get lessons tailored to their specific needs. This kind of interaction is just not possible with courses that are already predetermined and created. I also think questions are very important for children to learn about so they become free thinkers and solve problems. If they grow up learning to just watch a set video and never get the chance to do things their own way they may be stunted in problem solving when they start working.
R: Give an example of how learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video has hurt you or caused you trouble in the past.
I: It’s hard to stay motivated and engaged through a video course, because you know the lesson isn’t happening in the moment. Without knowing that you are there in the moment, learning with others, it’s hard to stay alert and pay attention through a lecture. I cannot stay motivated when I know no one is actually watching me or grading my attendance. It’s too easy to skip ahead in the lecture or not fully listen.
R: How do you think learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video could help you in a professional setting? Why is that?
I: The DVD or an online video file will help students enter the business world. At some colleges, there are mock interviews where you pretend that it is a real interview and they record you. You get to keep the recording and view if you were looking somewhere else, fidgeting with your hands, tapping your feet, or any actions that will be deducted against you. It is a very useful option for practice with a professional.
R: Give an example of how learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video could be useful at work. Why do you think this?
I: Companies are always looking for a way to save money. By providing training through video, the companies can save on travel while still provided the training. It gives employees a chance to learn new things without having to physically leave the workplace. It also leaves the employees available to work on other jobs as needed, since a video course could be stopped at restarted at any point – which is also a benefit that a regular “in-person” training course would not allow. Lastly, it would even allow the worker to work from home – as they could take the training from home.
R: How do you think learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video could help you at home? Why is that?
I: If i was learning from what I was watching, I would be a far more informed person. It would keep me entertained, and I would come out the other side knowing something useful, as opposed to watching some stupid s@$% on bravo about awful people being awful. A good documentary can enrich my life and change prejudice.
R: Give an example of how learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video could be useful at home or in family life. Why do you think this?
I: You can work at your own pace by pausing/stopping the video at any moment. You can also learn in a relaxed environment. If something is misunderstood, you can ask your family or other people living with you their opinions on the question/subject matter.
R: How do you think learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video could help you in a personal relationship? Why is that?
I: I think a video could be useful in improving personal relationships. A video can provide tips and advice on establishing a health relationship that would not seem obvious to the average person. I video can also provide real life examples from people with experience.
R: Give an example of how learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video could be useful in a personal relationship. Why do you think this?
I: I think that learning through video is a great way to learn, because it involves an easy way to receive and process information. It gives the user a chance to be “spoon-fed” an amount of information because you don’t have to read or search for the info. It would be very beneficial in a personal relationship, in that it could involve a person viewing and applying what he or she learned to change his or her behavior.
R: Describe at least one thing you would like to learn more about learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video.
I: It seems to me that most video courses require an advance commitment before you see how good they are. You have to purchase the product before you can watch it, and then if it’s terrible you’re stuck with a bad learning course. While online reviews help a lot, not everyone can learn the same way. It’d be great to know I can sample the video courses before I commit myself.
R: Give your number one piece of advice for someone looking to learn more about learning through video courses/DVD/Blur-ray/other video.
I: Explore your local library and online sources for free videos to educate yourself. If you want to learn about most any topic, you can find free online videos and free library resources that can teach you what you want to know. If you later decide to take a class for credit, you will already know something about the topic and can decide on a good school to work with.
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How was that for a nice little journey into this topic? I hope you enjoyed this interview and found at least one useful bit of information you can immediately begin to apply in your life. Yes, homework is never seen as a nice word, but it’s useful – give yourself an action to use at least 1 thing from this article to help change your life.
Please share your thoughts, experiences, or your own interview answers and let’s share some real life wisdom, okay?