E-Learning Innovations: Implementation of Video in an Occupational Therapy Classroom

Abstract

Given the growing emphasis on educational technology, it is necessary to inform educators on the best use of video as a course study tool. The aim of this project was to assess the difference between two types of video delivery methods in relation to occupational therapy student satisfaction and usage. Eighty-nine occupational therapy students used one of two types of video delivery methods for learning upper extremity goniometry: short videos embedded within e-learning modules or live lab video recordings available via a learning management system. Qualitative and quantitative data on student perceptions and usage were collected and analyzed. Students with access to e-learning module videos were more satisfied than those with access to live video recordings in terms of preparedness for exams, confidence, and accessibility. All students reported that access to videos was helpful in preparing for labs and exams. To maximize student satisfaction and usage, educators should consider providing short videos via e-learning modules.

The Effect of Instructor-Produced Videos as Supplemental Material for Training Visual Screening Procedures in Occupational Therapy Education

“…The findings from this study are in agreement with results of Buzzetto-More (2014) which indicated that students collectively expressed a strong preference toward videos shorter in duration. In addition to video length, the presentation style, video quality, and special features should be carefully selected in order to maximize the student response (Giles et al, 2018).…”

“…Students' perceived benefits of using online video include increased autonomy, heightened sense of responsibility for learning, increased flexibility, and increased freedom in planning learning schedules, which allowed students to work at their own pace and in a location of their choice (Kelly, Lyng, McGrath, & Cannon, 2009). Students appreciated having access to watch videos repeatedly (Giles, Annan, Gober, & Greene, 2018;Kelly et al, 2009;McAlister, 2014). Other research demonstrated how episodically-rich examples helped students develop semantic representations to facilitate internalization of knowledge rather than simply memory recall (Herbert & Burt, 2004).…”

“…Students specifically noted the benefit of learning the correct manual skills technique through mimicking or shadowing the video demonstrations. In the Giles et al (2018) study, students also reported how visual demonstration of motor skills through use of video made goniometrics easier to learn and practice in comparison to pictures and text alone. Preliminary data on video usage and student perceived benefits of using video to train manual skills suggested the use of videos could enhance other areas of skill development for occupational therapy students.…”