Students’ perception on pre-lecture videos, learning outcomes, and teaching effectiveness

What is it about?

This study compares students’ perceptions on pre-lecture videos with their perceptions on four learning methods: face-to-face lecture on whiteboards, face-to-face power point lecture, reading the textbook, and other learning methods (i.e. study group, class discussions, tutoring, etc.). Students’ perceptions of face-to-face lecture on whiteboards and Youtube videos which show their instructor explaining the concepts on whiteboards are higher than the rest of four methods. Students perceive that pre-lecture videos enhance their learning and help them earn a better grade and are positively associated with higher students rating on instructor’s teaching effectiveness.

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Why is it important?

Short pre-lecture videos enhance students' learning effectiveness and are associated with higher students' rating on their instructors.